Hearing the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd can only mean one thing - baseball is back in San Diego! With season ticket memberships sold out for the fourth consecutive year, Petco Park will be buzzing with sellout games once again this season. And while big crowds mean lots of fun at the game - it also means lots of traffic (especially with limited parking downtown and new parking rates). Your best bet to have a good game day experience is to let MTS get you to the stadium! Make your visit to Petco Park easy with MTS all season long. We’re here with the rundown on how to get to Petco Park by transit this season so you can focus on what matters – cheering on the Padres to victory! (You can also check out our dedicated Padres service page.)
Avoid Downtown Parking Fees
Parking meters within walking distance of Petco Park are now priced at $10/hr. With an average game time of about 3 hours, you’re looking at spending a minimum of $30 to park downtown. Compare that to $5 round-trip (with free parking at an MTS transit lot), you could save a ton on parking.
Contactless Payments
Fans can use contactless payments to quickly and easily pay for a one-way adult fare with contactless payment. Just tap a credit or debit card, contactless mobile wallet or wearable device on a validator to pay your fare. A one-way fare ($2.50) will be deducted and is valid for two hours. Each person will need their own separate contactless payment for their fare. For more information, visithttps://www.ridepronto.com/contactless-payments/.
More Trolley Service
We now offer more rides, more often, with increased late-night and weekend Trolley service. We also expand service for game nights, making sure fans have a quick and easy way to get home. The Green Line offers 15 minutes or better service on game days.
Orange Line Rider Alert
Throughout the season, MTS is will be working on track improvements along the Orange Line. These closures are usually once a month, effect Saturday and Sunday service, and try to avoid special events whenever possible. However, there is a chance Orange Line service may be disrupted on a game day. Be sure to check the schedule and service information for Padres games as there may be closures as a result of the Orange Line Improvement Project. Check our events page for the games you are attending or visit the Rail Ready page for more information and the best way to get to Petco Park.
Get Your PRONTO Card (and Load It)
Getting a PRONTO card or downloading the PRONTO app is the best way to get the most benefits. With a PRONTO card or the app, you’ll get daily fare capping and you won’t pay more than $6 a day. We *highly* discourage fans from buying paper one-way tickets on game days, as fans will find themselves in long lines pre-and post-game. (Plus, with PRONTO, you can load your round-trip fare for game day, or more for future use.)
Every passenger will need their own separate PRONTO card or app account to pay for their fare.
PRONTO Fares
Be sure to load your card with your transit fare before game day to avoid ticket lines. We recommend loading enough money for a round-trip ($5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors). Then, simply tap your card or scan the app on a station validator before boarding. A one-way fare will be deducted (and includes any transfers within two hours). Then, after the game, with enough money loaded on your card, you can simply tap or scan again without having to purchase another fare!
Planning on going to multiple games? You can add more money for future use on PRONTO. Money added to PRONTO never expires.
| Fares | Adult | Senior / Disabled / Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Fare | $2.50 | $1.25 |
| Earned Day Pass | $6.00 | $3.00 |
Going to the game with your family? You can save even more! Take advantage of the MTS Youth Opportunity Pass (18 and under ride free) or Family Weekends (two kids 12 and under ride free with an adult, no PRONTO card needed) promotions.
Use Our Trip Planner for Directions
The MTS Trip Planner is the best way to get point-to-point directions for your trip to Petco Park. It will give you the best route to help you plan your day.
Tap or Scan Before Every Ride
Tap or scan your PRONTO card/app at a station validator every time you ride! A one-way fare will be deducted (valid for free transfers for two hours) up to the value of a Day Pass ($6).
Use Our Park & Ride Lots
Avoid parking downtown and take advantage of free Park & Ride lots across the Trolley system. You can see our complete list of recommended Park & Ride lots.
Ride the Trolley to Petco Park
Petco Park is easily accessible via three Trolley lines. The 12th & Imperial Station (Orange and UC San Diego Blue Lines) and Gaslamp Quarter (Green Line) are the closest stations, each within one block of the stadium. Park & Market (0.2 miles) is also within walking distance.
Trolley service runs every 15 minutes or better before pre-game. Additional service is as-needed post-game. Check our Events calendar for more specific service information for the series you’ll be attending.
Traveling on the COASTER? You can transfer to the Green Line Trolley at Old Town or Santa Fe Depot for service to Petco Park.
Take the Bus to Petco Park
Our Rapid line offers frequent, limited stop service to downtown San Diego with Park & Ride lots from Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, and Sabre Springs to the South Bay lots in Otay Ranch and East Palomar.
Take the Rapid 215, Rapid 225, and Rapid 235 to the City College stop, and transfer to an Orange or UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley to Park & Market or 12th & Imperial.
Need Help? Ask a Passenger Support Rep
If you need assistance figuring out what Trolley to take, how to use your PRONTO card, or how to use the system in general, be sure to look for one of our helpful Passenger Support Representatives. They’re out and about on special event days to help with the extra crowds.
It’s easy to make a game plan and use transit. We’re excited to see fans out riding the system so be sure to tag us @sdmts in your Padres gear as you head to Petco Park. Go Padres!
