North County Transit District

10/22/2026 | Press release | Archived content

NCTD Offers Free Rides on Election Day

NCTD Offers Free Rides on Election Day

October 22, 2026

Oceanside, CA - Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and North County Transit - San Diego Railroad (NCTD) is making it easier to get to the polls by offering free rides.

On Election Day, COASTER, SPRINTER, BREEZE, FLEX, LIFT and NCTD+ services will be free. This helps riders reach their polling place, vote center or ballot drop-off location via transit and exercise their right to vote.

Reminder:

  • Free rides are available to all riders. Riders will not be asked whether they are voting, and no proof of voting is required.
  • Passengers will not need a PRONTO card or valid fare to ride.
  • NCTD services will operate on a normal weekday schedule.
  • To ride FREE on NCTD+, use promo code "VOTE2026."
  • Visit sdvote.com for more information about the Nov. 3 Statewide General Election.
  • Amtrak Rail 2 Rail and MTS services are not part of this promotion

For more information and to plan your trip, visit GoNCTD.com/Schedules.

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