As Cowboys and Monster Trucks Take Over San Diego, MTS Boosts Trolley Service for Fans

Increased Trolley service ensures fans enjoy the action stress-free

San Diego – Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium are set to host two high-energy events, bringing tens of thousands of fans to San Diego for an unforgettable weekend of motorsports and rodeo excitement, Jan.10-12.

To accommodate the large crowds expected at both events, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will provide additional Trolley service throughout the weekend. Whether you’re heading to Petco Park for the San Diego Rodeo or Snapdragon Stadium for Monster Jam, fans can rely on MTS to get them to the action without the hassle of traffic or parking.

Attendees can take the Trolley to Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium to enjoy the weekend action stress-free.

Getting to San Diego Rodeo (Petco Park)

From Jan. 10-12, the San Diego Rodeo promises to deliver an exciting cowboy showdown, while MTS will deliver increased Trolley service to make attending the rodeo more convenient for fans.

Service for Friday, Jan. 10 & Saturday, Jan. 11 (6 p.m. rodeo start)

• Pre-event: Regular service on all Trolley lines will serve Downtown stations every 15 minutes or better.
• Post-event: In addition to regular service on the UC San Diego Blue Line and Orange Line, the Green Line will add additional trips from Gaslamp Quarter Station as needed until approximately 11 p.m. or until crowds diminish.

Service for Sunday, Jan. 12: (2 p.m. rodeo start)

• Pre-Event: Regular service on all Trolley lines will serve Downtown stations every 15 minutes or better.
• Post-Event: In addition to regular service on the UC San Diego Blue Line and Orange Line, the Green Line will add additional trips from Gaslamp Quarter Station as needed until approximately 7:30 p.m. or until crowds diminish.

Getting to Monster Jam (Snapdragon Stadium)

On Jan. 11 and 12, Monster Jam will take over Snapdragon Stadium for an action-packed motorsports spectacle. Fans can expect thrilling monster truck action and ramped up Trolley service to ensure smooth transportation to and from the Stadium Sation.

Service for Saturday, Jan. 11 (12:30 p.m. Pit Party; 5 p.m. show time)

• Green Line (Pre-event): Regular Trolley service arriving at Stadium Station every 15 minutes or better.
• Green Line (Post-event): 15-minute Trolley service in both directions until approximately 8:30 p.m., with additional trips added in both directions as needed until crowds diminish.

Service for Sunday, Jan. 12 (10:30 a.m. Pit Party; 3 p.m. show time)

• Green Line (Pre-event): Regular Trolley service arriving at Stadium Station every 15 minutes or better.
• Green Line (Post-event): 15-minute Trolley service in both directions until approximately 6:30 p.m., with additional trips added in both directions as needed until crowds diminish.

Paying 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 vending machine and can speed up wait times.

Kids ride free! Families going to Monster Jam can save money by taking MTS. During weekends, two children 12 and under ride for free with every paying adult. Youth ages 18 and under with a registered Youth PRONTO card or app account can ride free with the Youth Opportunity Pass.

PRONTO: Fans should download the PRONTO app in advance. Load at least $5 on your virtual card, which covers a round-trip fare for adult riders. All riders must tap or scan on validators to activate their pass or fare 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.

Parking Alternatives

Fans can avoid high parking costs by using MTS’ free Park & Ride lots throughout the Trolley system. View the full list of Park & Ride lots on the MTS website. The most convenient locations are:

• Old Town Transit Center (Blue and Green Line, 400+ free parking spots)
• Grossmont Transit Center (Green and Orange Line, 220 free parking spots)
• El Cajon Transit Center (Green and Orange Line, 400+ free parking spots)
• Amaya Drive (Green and Orange Line, 236 free parking spots)
• Spring Street (Orange Line, 235 free parking spots)
• E Street (Blue Line South, 265 free parking spots)
• Balboa Avenue Transit Center (Blue Line North, 225 free parking spots)
• Tecolote Station (Blue Line North, 275 free parking spots)

About MTS

The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates 92 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 238,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2024, MTS served more than 75 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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