Oceanside, CA News

October 10, 2012

Fans will be able to take the COASTER to and from the Chargers Monday night game, October 15 and the Thursday night game, November 1. In an effort to help fans thoroughly enjoy the game experience by avoiding traffic, high gas prices and parking fees, North County Transit District will run a late COASTER train for both games which will depart Old Town Transit Station approximately 75 minutes after the end of each football game.

Passengers can travel south on the COASTER to the Old Town station and transfer to the San Diego Trolley Green Line to Qualcomm Stadium. Fans are encouraged to purchase a RegionPlus Day Pass for $12. The RegionPlus Day Pass includes roundtrip fares for both the COASTER and the Trolley. There are two ways to purchase tickets; on game day from ticket vending machines (TVMs) on COASTER or SPRINTER platforms press "Current Promotions," or buy a RegionPlus Day Pass in advance from customer service at Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center or Vista Transit Center. Riders should note that COASTER one-way or round trip tickets do not include Trolley fares and they will be required to purchase a separate Trolley ticket.

The Monday, October 15 game begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Thursday, November 1 game is set to start at 5:20 p.m. There are several southbound COASTER trains which will get fans to the stadium in time for kickoff including; train #654 which arrives in Old Town at 3:31 p.m., and train #656 which arrives in Old Town at 4:31 p.m. A complete schedule is available at GoNCTD.com.

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The North County Transit District is a public transportation agency providing 12 million passenger trips annually throughout North San Diego County and into downtown San Diego. NCTD's system includes BREEZE buses, COASTER commuter trains, SPRINTER light rail trains, and LIFT paratransit service. NCTD's mission is to deliver safe, convenient, reliable and user-friendly public transportation services.