Take the Padres Coaster to Petco Park

It’s fast, convenient, scenic and fun! Take the train to San Diego Padres Games.

A round-trip ticket from North County to Petco Park cost is cheaper than the price of gasoline, parking fees, stress and traffic associated with driving to the Padres game. Enjoy the safe ride and a nice frosty beer when you get to the stadium.

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The regional Youth Opportunity Pass allows those 18 and under with a Youth PRONTO card or account to ride free through June 2027, making the COASTER a cost-effective way for families to get to the game.

The Coaster schedule has a dedicated train just for those attending San Diego Padres games. Keep an eye out for northbound COASTER 699 train, aka ‘Padres Train,’ which will depart one hour after the conclusion of most baseball games or (or post-game fireworks) with an absolute departure of midnight. Baseball fans can catch the train from the Santa Fe Depot train station.

The COASTER runs extra northbound trains for many Padres games. Look for the ‘Padres Train,’ which departs 60 minutes after the final out (or after post-game fireworks), with an absolute departure of midnight. Baseball fans can catch the train from the Santa Fe Depot train station.

For more information on taking the COASTER to San Diego Padres games, view the NCTD Padres page.

Cost

As of Oct. 1, 2026, COASTER fares are a flat $6.50 one-way no matter which station you board at, so a round trip runs $13. For $2 more, the $15 Regional Day Pass is the way to go. It covers your round trip on the COASTER plus Trolley connections between Santa Fe Depot and Petco Park. Seniors, riders with disabilities and Medicare cardholders pay $3.25 one-way or $7.50 for the day pass. Kids 18 and under ride free with the Youth Opportunity Pass, and children 5 and under are always free.

Heads up: PRONTO fare capping doesn’t apply to the COASTER, and tapping a credit card or phone charges a one-way fare each time. Buy the day pass in the PRONTO app or at a ticket machine before you board. For additional reference, view the NCTD Rider’s Guide.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner also offers 13 trips each day to Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego from Los Angeles, Orange County and North San Diego County.

Note, there is no alcohol consumption or open containers allowed on the Coaster.

NEW – Contactless Payment Option: MTS, NCTD now offer easy contactless fare payment with credit cards, smartphones.

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