SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The North County Transit District announced it is expanding COASTER service to give fans a safe and convenient way to get to and from Petco Park on Padres game days. According to a news release Wednesday, NCTD said it will add 70 trips during the Padres season with COAST ER 699 departing from Santa Fe Depot Platform 1 one hour after a game. Padres Opening Day: What to know The expanded service also applies to fireworks shows or other special events, the release stated. Padres fans can transfer from COASTER to the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley using a COASTER Regional Pass. COASTER schedule for Thursday, March 27, 2025. (North County Transit District) Parking at most COASTER stations is free. The Padres face the Atlanta Braves in their home opener Thursday at 1:10 p.m. at Petco Park. ...read more read less