Comic Con 2009

San Diego Convention Center

Comic-Con is returning to San Diego in July! This event has grown in scope and prominence through the years with over 100,000 individual attendees, professionals, and exhibitors in 2008. San Diego Trolley will take you to one of two stations located just steps away from the Convention Center. On the Trolley's Orange Line, go to either the Convention Center or Gaslamp Quarter stations. But the Orange Line is only one way to get there -- plan a trip to find the best route for you. Note: Due to an error on our part, the Sunday (7/26) trolley schedule isn't in Google Transit.  It will be fixed and available on Friday, 7/24.

Comic Con Hours

*COMIC CON PARKING Info*

Park at the Qualcomm Stadium trolley station.

Green Line Parking Info

Orange Line Parking Info

Blue Line Parking Info

Park & Ride Lot Station Addresses

Trolley Tickets

A one-way Trolley fare is $2.50, but if you are returning on the Trolley, remember to purchase your $5 Day Pass before boarding.  This will help you avoid lines at the Ticket Booth and Ticket Vending machines on your return trip. A Day Pass allows unlimited travel on MTS all day.  

For those attending more than one day, MTS Day Passes are available in denominations from 1 to 4 days.  A multi-day pass is your most economical way to travel to Comic Con 2009! Day Passes can be purchased at station Ticket Vending Machines or at select Trolley stations with ticket booth sales.

Day Pass Rates:

1-Day = $5

2-Days = $9

3-Days = $12

4-Days = $15

Service Overview: Wednesday (Preview Night)

Special Event 'Red Line' Service

On July 22, San Diego Trolley will offer its Special Event 'Red Line' service between Qualcomm Stadium and the Convention Center area, serving Old Town and Mission Valley stations along the way. The 'Red Line' will depart Qualcomm Stadium every 15 minutes beginning at 5:17 p.m.  Red Line trains will continue to depart the Convention Center area until 9:58 p.m.  

Passengers may also use regular Orange, Blue, and Green Line trains. 

Special Event 'Red Line' timetable for Wednesday

Service Overview: Thursday and Friday

Special Event 'Red Line' Service

On July 23-24, San Diego Trolley will offer its Special Event 'Red Line' service between Qualcomm Stadium and the Convention Center area, serving Old Town and Mission Valley stations along the way. The 'Red Line' will depart Qualcomm Stadium every 15 minutes beginning at 8:17 a.m. Due to fleet requirements during the afternoon commute, 'Red Line' service will operate every 30 minutes beginning at 1:32 p.m. from the stadium.  15 minute frequency departing the Convention Center will resume at 5:49 p.m.  Special Event 'Red Line' will continue until 12:30 a.m. on both days, which will enclude late night service through to Santee via the Green Line.  

Late night service operates every 30 minutes.  

Passengers may also use regular Orange, Blue, and Green Line trains. 

Special Event 'Red Line' timetable for Thursday & Friday

Service Overview: Saturday and Sunday

Expanded Green Line Service

On Saturday and Sunday, July 25 & 26, San Diego Trolley will operate Special Expanded Green Line service to the Convention Center! Beginning at 6:53 a.m. from Santee (7:25 a.m. from Qualcomm Stadium), all Green Line trains will operate past their normal Old Town terminus, continuing on to the Convention Center area.  Green Line trains will operate every 15 minutes between Santee and the Convention Center throughout the day.  The last train will depart the Convention Center area at 1:55am on Saturday night!

Late night service operates every 30 minutes.  

Green Line timetable for Saturday & Sunday

Attendees coming in from La Mesa, El Cajon, and Santee will have two choices: take either the Orange Line or the Green Line to the Convention Center. The travel time from these areas is virtually the same either way (approx. 60 minutes from Santee). Expanded Green Line service continues from the Convention Center toward Santee until 1:55 a.m. on Saturday night/Sunday morning, and 6:10 p.m. on Sunday.

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Detailed Information: Trolley Service to Comic-Con 2009

Wednesday, July 22, 2009:

Special Event 'Red Line' service (see map) between Qualcomm Stadium and the Convention Center area will be operated during the event hours.  Reference timetable below for detailed information.

Wednesday Service:

Special Event 'Red Line' service to Comic-Con

(Times are approximate - Comic-Con Stations Marked in Yellow)

NOTE: Trains stop at all stations along the way, not just the stations listed below.  Consult map for details.

Wednesday Service:

Special Event 'Red Line' leaving Comic-Con

(Times are approximate - Comic-Con* Stations Marked in Yellow)

Thursday & Friday, July 23-24, 2009:

Special Event 'Red Line' service (see map) between Qualcomm Stadium and the Convention Center area will be operated much of the day.  Due to fleet requirements during the morning and afternoon peak service time frame, 'Red Line' service will be limited to off-peak hours only.  Reference timetable below for detailed information.

Thursday & Friday Service:

Special Event 'Red Line' service to Comic-Con

(Times are approximate - Comic-Con Stations Marked in Yellow)

NOTE: Trains stop at all stations along the way, not just the stations listed below.  Consult map for details.

Thursday & Friday Service:

Special Event 'Red Line' leaving Comic-Con

(Times are approximate - Comic-Con* Stations Marked in Yellow)

*These trips operate through to Santee via the Green Line!

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Comic-Con Service:

Saturday, July 25, 2009 & Sunday, July 26, 2009 :

Blue Line:

Normal Blue service will be operated. Transfer to the Orange Line at the 12th & Imperial Transit Center. (NOTE: On Sunday, 7/26, Blue Line service will transition to 15-minute frequency earlier than normal, beginning at 7:59am from San Ysidro.)

Blue Line Timetable

Orange Line:

15-minute service will begin early at 7:52am from Gillespie Field and continue throughout the event. Take the Orange Line to either the Convention Center or Gaslamp Quarter stations.

Orange Line Timetable

Green Line:

Special expanded Green Line service will operate to Comic Con on Saturday and Sunday.  As noted below, Green Line trains will continue past their normal Old Town terminus and offer direct service to the San Diego Convention Center.  Reference timetables below for detailed information.

Green Line To Comic-Con (Sat & Sun)

(Times are approximate - Comic-Con* Stations Marked in Yellow)

Normal Green Line schedule operates before and after times listed

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Green Line Leaving Comic/Con (Sat & Sun)

(Times are approximate - Comic-Con* Stations Marked in Yellow)

Normal Orange Line & Green Line schedules operate before and after times listed

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Parking at Qualcomm Stadium during Comic-Con 2009

San Diego Trolley has Park & Ride lots throughout the system.  On Thursday and Friday, many of these lots may be full.  However, parking is plentiful at Qualcomm Stadium.  On Thursday and Friday, take the Special Event 'Red Line' for direct service to the Convention Center from the stadium.  On Saturday and Sunday, take the extended Green Line for direct service to the Convention Center.

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