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Public Transportation

Metropolitan Transit System - Buses and the Trolley
North San Diego County Transit District - the Coaster

Amtrak Trains to LA and beyond
Greyhound Bus Line Buses to LA and beyond

Coronado to San Diego Ferry

Dana Point and Long Beach to Catalina Ferry Catalina Express
Long Beach to Catalina Ferry Catalina Explorer
Long Beach to Catalina Ferry Catalina Flyer


Alvarado Trolley Station

Alvarado Trolley Station

A Pirate waits for the Trolley during Comic-Con 2006

A Pirate waits for the Trolley during Comic-Con 2006

Tweets
Twitter tweets for @Amtrak_CA
Thursday
May 17th @Amtrak_CA

@JordanLoftus woo-hoo! Welcome aboard. The views are great, take lots of pics. Oh, and don't forget to pay the cafe car a visit! t

Thursday
May 17th @Amtrak_CA

Get on board #Amtrak_CA and head to Little Italy in SD for a party of Sicilian proportions! http://t.co/z4nFhT0B t

Wednesday
May 16th @Amtrak_CA

Opa! Greek Fest in Anaheim! And yes, #Amtrak_CA stops there. http://t.co/55rD9Jtv t

Wednesday
May 16th @Amtrak_CA

@tpnewman yup. Big time ouch. #BeTrackSmart t

Wednesday
May 16th @Amtrak_CA

The weight ratio of a car to a train is that of a soda can to a car. #BeTrackSmart! t

Tuesday
May 15th @Amtrak_CA

@arafatkazi with a quick glance outside, the sky appears to be up. t

Tuesday
May 15th @Amtrak_CA

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu t

Monday
May 14th @Amtrak_CA

From an #Amtrak_CA train you get a view of California's many facets. From cityscapes to well-ordered vineyards"¦ http://t.co/5h8dr7S3 t

Saturday
May 12th @Amtrak_CA

@JustChuckinIt ah, gotcha. Time for a new pair? Got a kick out of your April 2nd blog post, by the way! t

Saturday
May 12th @Amtrak_CA

RT @tomyamaguchi: Today is National Train Day. Good day to save #energy and protect the #climate . @amtrak @Amtrak_CA t

Saturday
May 12th @Amtrak_CA

RT @JustChuckinIt: Happy National Train Day! Me and my trusty chucks on @Amtrak across the US. #nationaltrainday @amtrak_ca #travelUSA http://t.co/8MYDyE83 t

Twitter tweets for @CatalinaExpress
Wednesday
May 16th @CatalinaExpress

Great sunny day to cruise to Catalina. http://t.co/pZYvdD0N t

Monday
May 14th @CatalinaExpress

The Catalina Gran Fondo was a tremendous success this weekend. Check out these photos from Mountain Bike Action... http://t.co/cLgXSHMO t

Monday
May 14th @CatalinaExpress

LA is on a roll with the Kings, Lakers and Clippers. You're not going to miss any of the action when you're in... http://t.co/N6ZejH48 t

Friday
May 11th @CatalinaExpress

Happy Friday everyone and good luck to all the Gran Fondo participants! http://t.co/4fsLIVhJ t

Tuesday
May 8th @CatalinaExpress

This Saturday night, join us and journey into the past at the 10th Annual Avalon Ball. Experience the 1920s in... http://t.co/U2XPqpwr t

Friday
May 4th @CatalinaExpress

Friday Fun Tip: See Pepper on the island on 6/16 at the KROQ Roq N"™ Surf . Tickets go on sale tomorrow. t

Thursday
May 3rd @CatalinaExpress

Lots to do on the island this weekend. There's something for everyone to check out from the Santa Catalina Film... http://t.co/XTBkkzhd t

Monday
April 30th @CatalinaExpress

Act fast and buy this great Groupon deal for the Catalina Film Festival this weekend. http://t.co/VmzXhUSP t

Friday
April 27th @CatalinaExpress

Fun Friday Fact: From swashbuckling tales to romcoms, Catalina has been used as a film location since talkies.... http://t.co/BpdNy6mC t

Thursday
April 26th @CatalinaExpress

The Catalina Film Festival is only one more week away. It will feature over 60 films, including the west coast... http://t.co/KG8fO1eB t

Tuesday
April 24th @CatalinaExpress

If you haven't seen it, here's your chance to catch Huell Howser on Catalina Island tonight on KCET at 7:30 pm. http://t.co/at30eeD0 t

Twitter tweets for @GoNCTD
Thursday
May 17th @GoNCTD

The Escondido Street Faire is this weekend! Don't forget that we have 2-for1 fares for the SPRINTER/BREEZE. Why not take a friend? t

Thursday
May 17th @GoNCTD

Friday is Bike to Work Day! Register today and be entered to win lots of great prizes. For more informatio check here: http://t.co/QIQP4zJd t

Thursday
May 17th @GoNCTD

#NCTDServiceAlert - Northbound COASTER #661 is set to leave Santa Fe Depot on time at 5:27 p.m. t

Thursday
May 17th @GoNCTD

#NCTDServiceAlert - COASTER #656 is experiencing delays due to mechanical problems. It will arrive late into Santa Fe Depot. t

Wednesday
May 16th @GoNCTD

@energytaxprof And we love having you ride! t

Wednesday
May 16th @GoNCTD

RT @energytaxprof: Love the view on the coaster from carlsbad to #sandiego @GoNCTD t

Wednesday
May 16th @GoNCTD

Flattered! RT @LeahHarnack @fta_dot don't know that I can pick one! 1st that comes to mind: NCTDCoaster-Comfy & beautiful view! #TranspoWeek t

Wednesday
May 16th @GoNCTD

Check out Transit Boys tribute to the Beastie Boys from Houston Metro. Aren't these gusy great? http://t.co/WQM63h3o t

Monday
May 14th @GoNCTD

@MyDearJournal That works! Just make sure you don't get yourself into a dangerous situation. Thanks for helping us keep our system secure. t

Monday
May 14th @GoNCTD

New options for Palomar Medical staff: Bus Route 353 from downtown Escondido to new Palomar Medical Center http://t.co/dtfGaoBy @PPHcares t

Monday
May 14th @GoNCTD

"Pump prices could jump ... 15 cents a gallon over the weekend, pushing prices near record territory. " via @KPBSnews http://t.co/fDTFLo2B t