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Coaster Holiday Express

The Coaster Holiday Express Train is Traveling through San Diego!

December 7-8, 14-15

All Aboard! Join Santa for a magical experience as the Coaster Holiday Express train travels down the San Diego coastline! Santa Claus and his merry carolers will be on board for the hour-long trip full of fun with songs, storytelling, gifts for children and Santa’s wish list!

New! An additional train time has been added this year on Saturday, December 14. The nighttime Holiday Express will depart the Oceanside Transit Center at 5:15pm.

Guests can purchase tickets for the following times:

  • December 7    10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2:45 p.m.
  • December 8    10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2:45 p.m.
  • December 14  10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., or 5:15 p.m.
  • December 15  10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., or 2:45 p.m.

Hop on The Coaster Holiday Express at Oceanside Transit Center, 235 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Parking is free at the Oceanside Transit Center. Once parked, follow the signs to Platform 1. Find the line number that corresponds with the car section on your ticket (signage will be available).

Tickets are $20. Kids under 2 yrs are free. Please visit www.gonctd.com/holidayexpress