MTS makes it easy to get to the ballpark for the unveiling, debut of new 2026 City Connect uniforms
San Diego – This week, the San Diego Padres will unveil and debut the new City Connect jerseys, and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is making it easier to connect to the action with ramped up Trolley service. Throughout the four-game homestand against the Colorado Rockies, MTS will increase Trolley service to help fans avoid traffic delays, parking challenges and rising fuel costs.
Three Trolley lines—the UC San Diego Blue Line, Orange Line, and Green Line—provide direct service to stations steps away from Petco Park. With trains arriving every 15 minutes or better at all stations before and after each game, fans can rely on a smooth, stress‑free trip to the ballpark.
Pre-Game Service – April 9 (First Pitch 6:40 p.m.)
- Green Line: Trolleys will serve all stations every 15 minutes or better, with extra service added between Stadium Station and Gaslamp Quarter Station starting at 5 p.m.
- UC San Diego Blue Line & Orange Line: Trolleys will serve all stations every 15 minutes or better.
Post-Game Service – April 9
- UC San Diego Blue Line: Trolleys will depart 12th & Imperial Transit Center every 7.5 minutes to San Ysidro and every 15 minutes to UTC.
- Green Line: Trolleys will depart 12th & Imperial every 15 minutes, with extra trips added as needed from Gaslamp Quarter Station until crowds diminish.
- Orange Line: Trolleys will depart 12th & Imperial every 15 minutes.
Detailed service information for the four-game series against the Rockies is available on the MTS website. Additionally, MTS will provide enhanced Trolley service for Padres fans going to the games against the Seattle Mariners next week.
Easy Parking Options
Padres fans can park at one of MTS' free Park & Ride lots throughout the Trolley system. The most convenient locations are:
- Old Town Transit Center (Green Line and UC San Diego Blue Line North – 400+ free parking spots)
- Overflow parking option available across the street at Caltrans District 11 – (4050 Taylor St., San Diego, CA, 92110 – 300+ additional free parking spots)
- Morena/Linda Vista (Green Line – 200 spaces, most parking available off Friars Road)
- Grossmont Transit Center (Green Line and Orange Line – 220 free parking spots)
- Amaya Drive (Green Line and Orange Line – 230 free parking spots)
- El Cajon Transit Center (Green and Orange Line, 400+ free parking spots)
- H Street (UC San Diego Blue Line, 295 free parking spots)
- Balboa Avenue Transit Center (UC San Diego Blue Line, 227 free parking spots)
- Tecolote Station (UC San Diego Blue Line, 279 free parking spots)
Easy Ways to Pay Your Fare
Contactless Payment: Fans now have the option to simply tap a credit card or other contactless payment options, such as a smartphone or smartwatch, on a station validator to pay for a one-way ride ($2.50, valid for two hours). This allows fans to bypass the ticket machine and speed up boarding times.
Kids ride free! Families going to the weekend games can save money by taking MTS. Two children 12 and under ride for free with every paying adult on weekends.
PRONTO: Fans can download the PRONTO app in advance and load at least $5, which covers a round-trip fare for adult riders. All riders must tap or scan their pass on Trolley platform validators prior to boarding.
Every person needs their own payment option; you cannot buy fares for multiple people on the same account, card or payment method.
About MTS
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates 93 bus routes and four Trolley lines in 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego. MTS is a leader in advancing initiatives to create a greener, cleaner and better-connected transit system in San Diego. Each weekday, more than 250,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system, taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2025, MTS served more than 81 million riders. For service schedule updates, news, alerts and more information on how you can use public transportation, go to www.sdmts.com.
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