Holiday Cheer Spread Over Two Weekends

Oceanside CA— The experts are warning that consumers should shop early for the holidays, and that’s true for COASTER Holiday Express tickets as well.  This popular annual North County Transit District (NCTD) holiday tradition for families offers a magical 65-minute round trip from Oceanside to Solana Beach on a festively decorated COASTER train. During the ride, children of all ages are invited to visit with Santa Claus and his merry friends.
Tickets are going fast for this event, that is being held on two separate weekends, December 4 and 5 and December 11 and 12 with trains departing at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
The Holiday Express runs rain or shine from the Oceanside Transit Center and takes passengers on a journey down the beautiful coastline riding on the festive holiday COASTER train. During the event, riders will sing along with carolers, relay holiday wish lists to Santa Claus and his elves, and spend time with some princesses.
Tickets for the Holiday Express are $20 per person (regardless of age) and can be purchased by visiting GoNCTD.com/holidayexpress.
In keeping with state and federal orders, masks will be required on the train. Festive holiday masks will be provided to those who need one. Strollers and bikes are not permitted on board.
Holiday Express Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 4: 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 5: 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 11: 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 12: 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.