NCTD brings back expanded service for Padres fans

With reliable service and multiple departure times, riders can easily plan their game-day travel on COASTER.

Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief

March 27, 2025

Petco Park in San Diego, home of the Padres.

OCEANSIDE — North County Transit District (NCTD) added additional trips to the COASTER service for the 2025 San Diego Padres Season.

During the season, NCTD will offer additional COASTER services to ensure fans don’t have to miss a minute of the game. The expanded service will add 70 trips, including COASTER 699 which departs from Santa Fe Depot Platform 1 one hour after the game’s conclusion, the fireworks show, or a special event.

“NCTD and the Padres have a shared goal to create the best possible gameday experience for fans. For us, that starts the minute you board our amazing trains operated by the world’s best transit employees,” NCTD Chief Executive Officer Shawn M. Donaghy said.

The COASTER provides a convenient and safe way to travel to and from Petco Park on game day, according to NCTD. Parking is free at most COASTER stations, and riders can transfer to the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley for free if they have the COASTER Regional Pass.

“The COASTER is the best way to get to Petco Park — we’re here for every home game from opening weekend to a world championship,” Donaghy said.

For more information, visit GoNCTD.com/Padres.

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Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief

Cynthia “Cyndi” Cunningham is a journalism student at Palomar. She was accepted to transfer to Cal State San Marcos and plans to major in ethnic studies and become a high school teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys watching anime and playing video games.

Taylor Leonard, Assistant Sports Editor

Taylor Leonard is an inspired sports journalist that has dreamed of working for the San Diego Padres since she was little. This will be her last semester here at Palomar receiving an associates degree in Multimedia Journalism and is planning on getting an internship with the Padres after graduation. Outside of school, you can find her being outdoors with her one year old Golden Retriever Gwynn named after former Padres player Tony Gwynn.