Calling all cosplayers! Comic-Con returns to San Diego July 20 - 24 at the San Diego Convention Center. This year, MTS will be offering new and expanded service to the Convention Center with a special event Trolley line.
MTS passengers should expect higher than normal passenger volumes throughout the Trolley system, and a few adjustments to normal Trolley operations.
Check out what’s new for this year’s SDCC below.
Download the Comic-Con Take One PDF
Watch Our ‘Know Before You Go’ Video
Comic-Con transit passes will be available through the new PRONTO fare system. For the fastest service, download the PRONTO app on your Apple or Android devices. PRONTO cards will be available at ticket machines, but crowds may cause significant delays. There will be no manual sales of tickets at this year’s Comic-Con event. Passengers must use the PRONTO app or purchase a fare at the PRONTO ticket machine.
Comic-Con Day Passes: Download early, then activate by tapping or scanning when you board! Please double check the validity dates when purchasing Comic-Con multi-day transit passes:
5-Day Pass: $20
July 20-24
4-Day Pass: $16
July 21-24
3-Day Pass: $13
July 22-24
2-Day Pass: $10
July 23-24
Just coming for the day? Load money to your PRONTO app/card and be sure to tap or scan on a validator before you board. Two hours of transfers are free when riding with PRONTO!
Getting to Comic-Con ★
Service to the Convention Center and 12th & Imperial will be provided on both the Special Event Line and Green Line Trolleys; or you can take the UC San Diego Blue Line or Orange Line to 12th & Imperial.
- Special Event Line: NEW! A special Trolley line will operate between the Balboa Avenue Transit Center and 12th & Imperial Transit Center every 15 minutes, Thursday July 21, through Sunday, July 24, to help with extra Comic-Con passengers. The Special Event Line will serve UC San Diego Blue Line stations between Balboa Avenue and Santa Fe Depot, and then will continue along the Green Line path between Santa Fe Depot and 12th & Imperial (see map on interior).
- For service to the Orange Line or Blue Line to San Ysidro and South Bay, take any Trolley from Convention Center to 12th & Imperial and transfer.
- For Blue Line service north of Balboa, take the Special Event Line and transfer at Tecolote, Clairemont or Balboa Avenue.
- If transferring at 12th & Imperial, look for signs that differentiate between Special Event and Green Line boarding zones, and double check the headway signs. MTS staff will also be on site directing passengers.
- Listen for on board announcements at Old Town for service north to Balboa or east to Santee.
- Gillespie - Santee Trolley Shuttle: The Green Line will end and start at Gillespie Field. Passengers who need service to and from Santee will use the Santee Trolley shuttle and transfer at Gillespie.
- Preview Night: Will have 15-minute service on the Green Line and UC San Diego Blue Line to UTC until 10p.m.
| Trolley Line | Wednesday (Preview Night) | Thursday / Friday / Saturday | Sunday |
| Blue Line (to San Ysidro) |
WEDNESDAY
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THURS/FRI/SAT
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SUNDAY
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| Blue Line (to UTC) |
WEDNESDAY
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THURS/FRI/SAT
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SUNDAY
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| Orange Line | WEDNESDAY
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THURS/FRI/SAT
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SUNDAY
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| Green Line | WEDNESDAY
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THURS/FRI/SAT
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SUNDAY
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| Service between Gillespie Field & Santee | WEDNESDAY REGULAR OPERATIONS. NO SHUTTLE. | THURS/FRI/SAT
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SUNDAY
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| Special Event Line | WEDNESDAY NO SERVICE | THURS/FRI/SAT
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SUNDAY
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Comic Con Park & Ride
The easy way to get to Comic Con this year is to Park & Ride! Purchase one of our Comic Con Day Passes ahead of time and you’ll be set for the whole convention.
Suggested Park & Ride Locations:
| BLUE LINE (FROM SOUTH BAY) | ||
| Transit Station | Address | # of Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Station: Palm Avenue | Address: 2340 Palm Avenue, San Diego | # of Spaces: 499 |
| Transit Station: Palomar Street | Address: 1265 Industrial Avenue, Chula Vista | # of Spaces: 305 |
| Transit Station: H Street | Address: 745 H Street, Chula Vista | # of Spaces: 295 |
| Transit Station: E Street | Address: 750 E Street, Chula VIsta | # of Spaces: 267 |
| BLUE LINE (FROM UTC) | ||
| Transit Station | Address | # of Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Station: Nobel Drive | Address: 3449 Nobel Drive, La Jolla | # of Spaces: 289 (levels 4 & 5) |
| Transit Station: Balboa Avenue | Address: 3690 Morena Blvd, San Diego | # of Spaces: 227 |
| Transit Station: Tecolote Road | Address: 1364 W Morena Blvd, San Diego | # of Spaces: 279 |
| Transit Station: Old Town | Address: 4009 Taylor Street | # of Spaces: 412 |
| GREEN LINE | ||
| Transit Station | Address | # of Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Station: El Cajon Transit Center | Address: 352 S. Marshall Ave. | # of Spaces: 469 |
| Transit Station: Amaya Drive | Address: 9100 Amaya Dr, La Mesa | # of Spaces: 236 |
| Transit Station: Grossmont Transit Center | Address: 8601 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa | # of Spaces: 220 |
| Transit Station: Old Town | Address: 4009 Taylor St. | # of Spaces: 412 |
| ORANGE LINE | ||
| Transit Station | Address | # of Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Station: El Cajon Transit Center | Address: 352 S. Marshall Ave. | # of Spaces: 469 |
| Transit Station: Amaya Drive | Address: 9100 Amaya Dr, La Mesa | # of Spaces: 236 |
| Transit Station: Grossmont Transit Center | Address: 8601 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa | # of Spaces: 220 |
| Transit Station: Spring Street | Address: 4250 Spring Street, La Mesa | # of Spaces: 324 |
| Transit Station: Massachusetts Avenue | Address: 1787 San Altos Place, Lemon Grove | # of Spaces: 241 |
Safety on Board
Safety is always a priority, but especially so with large crowds on and around MTS stations. Please remember these important safety tips.
- Follow staff instructions. MTS team members, including operators, station passenger support staff and security members, are on-site to help direct passengers, provide assistance and remind riders of best practices. Please listen to staff instructions, especially as it relates to safety on or around Trolley tracks.
- Contact us 24/7. Our security team is always a text or call away. If you see something, say something. Riders who experience any harassment, suspicious or illegal behavior, should contact security dispatch directly and right away.
- No weapons on board. We do love seeing so many costumed riders on board during Comic-Con, with one exception. No weapons – real or simulated – are allowed on board MTS buses or Trolleys. If traveling with cosplay props or accessories on board (i.e. lightsabers, proton blasters, etc.), MTS security team members will inspect those items and tag them as safe as needed. You may be asked to exit the vehicle if you are deemed to be traveling with an unsafe item.
- Think FAST (Fun and Safe Transit). We need all riders to be heads up and Think FAST when around Trolley tracks. You can read more comprehensive safety tips here, but a few key reminders for crowded stations include:
- Always stand behind the yellow line when waiting on a platform.
- Only cross tracks in designated areas.
- Remove any headphones or audio impairing devices when on the platform so you can hear train and staff announcements.
Address and Directions
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
United States