Oceanside, CA – The Fair Tripper is back! North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD), Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the San Diego County Fair are teaming up once again to bring back the popular Fair Tripper, offering a convenient and affordable way to enjoy the 2026 San Diego County Fair.
With Fair Tripper, Fairgoers can avoid parking hassles and be dropped off directly at the Fair entrance, all while receiving up to 40% off.
The Fair Tripper is a combo ticket that provides:
Admission to the San Diego County Fair
Round-trip ride on NCTD COASTER, SPRINTER, BREEZE, MTS Trolley and Bus
A free shuttle ride to and from the Solana Beach COASTER Station to the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Fair Tripper tickets are available for day-of-use sale only and can be purchased through the PRONTO mobile app or at any NCTD or MTS ticket vending machines found at COASTER, SPRINTER, and Trolley stations. No advance sales. The Fair runs from June 10 through July 5 and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Fair Tripper Pricing
Weekday (Wednesday | Thursday)
Adult SDM Youth
$23 $20 $20
Weekend (Friday | Saturday | Sunday + July 4)
Adult SDM Youth
$28 $23 $23
How to Get There
Riders can take the MTS Trolley and transfer from the UC San Diego Blue Line or the Green Line to the COASTER at Santa Fe Depot or Old Town Transit Center. Ride COASTER to the Solana Beach COASTER Station and take the FREE shuttle directly to the fairgrounds.
The ADA-accessible shuttles run continuously from the Solana Beach COASTER station and arrive approximately every 15 to 20 minutes to meet COASTER departures and arrivals.
From BREEZE Route 308, riders can get off at Valley Avenue and Via De La Valle and access the Fair from the front entrance.
Special Promotion
In honor of Juneteenth, a special promotion will be offered on Friday, June 19. Fairgoers can receive $9 off Fair Tripper tickets that are purchased and valid for the same day. Adult Fair Tripper tickets will be available for only $19, and senior/youth tickets will be offered at a discounted rate of $17.
For Fair information, visit SDFair.com
For more information, please visit GoNCTD.com/Fair or SDMTS.com
About NCTD
North County Transit – San Diego Railroad 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.
