Oceanside, CA – North County Transit (NCTD) celebrated the launch of its new on-demand service, NCTD+, in the City of Vista on Sunday, May 25 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Vista Transit Center. NCTD CEO Shawn M. Donaghy, Board Member Corinna Contreras, and Assemblymember Laurie Davies touted the benefits of the service, which launched in the City on Monday, May 19, 2025.
“Today is an exciting opportunity for Vista residents with the launch of NCTD+. This completes the transportation cycle with safe and inexpensive rides for students, seniors, and families,” said Assemblymember Laurie Davies (AD 74).
The NCTD+ service is available within a 7-square-mile zone in Vista, which includes connections to three SPRINTER rail stations and 79 BREEZE bus stops, as well as many key locations such as the Vista Community Clinic, Brengle Terrace Park, Moonlight Amphitheater, Food4Less, Boys & Girls Club, and more.
“NCTD+ is perfect for short trips around Vista and provides a convenient transportation option to connect to the SPRINTER,” said NCTD Chief Executive Officer Shawn M. Donaghy.
“Kids can ride the service free, making NCTD+ the best way for families to travel throughout the City.”
“I was proud to advocate for NCTD+ as a member of the NCTD Board and am excited for the service to come to Vista,” said Vista Council Member and NCTD Board Member Corinna Contreras. “NCTD+ is the perfect way for residents and visitors to my City to see the best Vista has to offer.”
NCTD+ vehicles are comfortable, affordable, ADA-accessible, and seat up to eight passengers. A one-way ride to/from a SPRINTER station is $1.50. All other destinations within the service zone are $3.00. Additional riders on the same booking can be added for $1.50 per person. Youth 18 and under ride FREE.
“I was happy to join the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate this great service for Vista,” said Vista Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez. “There’s not much you can get for $1.50 these days — just NCTD+!”
NCTD+ is available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Download the free NCTD+ app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, book a trip, and ride. Riders without a smartphone can call (760) 726-1111 to book a trip.
New riders can get their first trip (up to 8 people) FREE with promo code FREERIDE. For more information, visit GoNCTD.com/Plus
To view photos and video of the launch event, click here.
About NCTD
The North County Transit District is a public transportation agency providing critical multi-modal services throughout North San Diego County and into downtown San Diego. NCTD is designated as a rail common carrier by the Surface Transportation Board based on the movement of interstate commerce on the tracks and the Railroad of Record by the Federal Railroad Administration responsible for safety over the entire San Diego portion of the LOSSAN corridor, the nation’s second largest passenger rail network. NCTD’s system includes BREEZE buses (with FLEX service), COASTER commuter trains, SPRINTER hybrid rail trains, LIFT paratransit service, and NCTD+ On-Demand and is one of only three public transit agencies in the nation to operate heavy rail, hybrid rail, and bus service. For more information visit: GoNCTD.com.
