Metropolitan Transit System San Diego Schedule (2024)

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San Diego Public Transportation

San Diego and its surrounding areas have accessible and affordable public transit systems that include trolleys, buses, trains, and shuttles.

MTS serves San Diego proper and the surrounding East County and South Bay regions, while the North County area is served by the North County Transit District's BREEZE bus system. Routes marked as having "frequent service" operate with 15-minute or better frequency during weekday base hours.

The San Diego Trolley's three main lines operate regular service between 5 am and midnight, seven days a week.

New York City takes the top spot thanks to its high density, robust, 24/7 subway system, and complementary bus network. The city also boasts a ferry system and one of the nation's largest bike share networks.

1. Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong topped the list and earned the title of the best public transport system in the world.

MTS generates 88 million annual passenger trips or 300,000 trips each weekday pre-COVID. To handle the demand, the agency schedules 7,000 trips each weekday, and has 160+ trolley cars and 750 buses in its fleet.

MTS Bus has a total of 797 buses; 483 are powered by compressed natural gas, 12 are gasoline/electric hybrid and the remaining are gasoline or diesel-powered.

We offer reduced fares and passes for:

Senior Citizens (65+ or born on or before September 1, 1959) Medicare Recipients (not MediCal) People with disabilities who qualify for a reduced fare under federal and state law.

Can I use a PRONTO card for a coaster? ›

Simply load money to your PRONTO card or app account, then tap or scan every time you ride! Riders must tap their card or scan the app at validators located on board buses or on SPRINTER and COASTER station platforms before each trip.

We have three free shuttles to get you where you need to go at and around the airport: Terminal Loop Shuttle – runs between Terminals 1 and 2 daily from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. To learn more about where to pick up our Terminal Loop Shuttle, watch our video.

Trolley and bus adult fares are inexpensive and children 5 and under ride for free.

Nice way to see the city! This is a short and sweet tour of San Diego and a good way to learn a bit about its history. The guides are friendly and funny. Only tip would be to sit near the front as it's hard to hear what they are saying while they are driving because of the wind!

You may even find that it's actually less stressful to get around San Diego without a car. The city offers a plethora of options, including an extensive public transportation system. You can also rent bikes or scooters, take a trolley tour, book a ride-share, hop on a ferry, or enjoy a walk on the many boardwalks.

San Elijo State Beach tops the list of must-visit van camping spots near San Diego. With full hookups, showers, and access to a stunning beach, it's a favorite among surfers, families, and vanlifers alike.

California has some of the best public transportation, according to a new study. Hire a Helper, a moving service, released a 2023 ranking of metropolitan areas in the United States with the top public transit.

The trolley is so charming, I would highly recommend! They picked up and dropped off at our hotel which was so helpful. We did a 5 hour tour but could have easily gone longer… there is just so much to see in San Diego!