General Information
Try an alternative to driving
and enjoy the comfort and convenience of more than 20 COASTER trains linking North County
and San Diego every weekday and 10 trains on Saturdays (the COASTER
does not operate regular service on Sundays).
Each COASTER train is at least five cars in length, holding more than 1,000 passengers per train. In July, 2008 NCTD will begin running select peak commute trains with six cars to increase passenger capacity and comfortability.
Whether its commuting to work or reaching recreational activities,
the COASTER is a great way to save on gas and eliminate the stress of driving on clogged
freeways. From your comfortable seat enjoy the coastal lagoons, Pacific
Ocean and inland canyons, while others sit in their cars on
Interstate-5. Get on board the COASTER today!
The COASTER operates Monday through Saturday No Sunday service except for Padres home game days.
Service is not offered on the following
major holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day - Christmas Day
A modified schedule runs on the day
after Thanksgiving.
A COASTER monthly pass is the region's most cost-effective transit pass! Your monthly COASTER pass allows unlimited rides on the COASTER train, BREEZE buses, SPRINTER light rail trains, MTS buses and San Diego Trolley. The COASTER no longer participates in the Rail2Rail program with Amtrak. Click here to learn more about COASTER fares.
Contact Information
Your travel comfort and convenience are important to us, so
please don't hesitate to contact us with your concerns. For information on connecting transit, personalized travel planning and
disabled services call:
