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    June 2025 Service Changes
    Service changes go into effect on Sunday, June 8, 2025. View our June 2025 Take One for information on the schedule changes and links to PDF copies of our new timetables.
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    The Padres are in town for their next series at home! Get info on how to travel to Petco Park with MTS.
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    New Commemorative PRONTO Card
    Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Commemorative PRONTO Cards are now available for a limited time! Click here for more information on the program and how to get your card.
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    Riders who received a citation for riding without a fare can resolve their citation through the Fare Citation Diversion Program. Learn more.
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    Ready for a new career? MTS is hiring Bus Drivers! Enjoy great benefits, competitive pay, and the chance to drive your career forward. Apply today!
  • Contactless Payment
    Contactless Payment
    MTS and NCTD has rolled out contactless payments for all buses, Trolleys, the SPRINTER and COASTER. Learn more here. Riders: With the launch of contactless payments, if paying with your PRONTO pass, please remove it fully from your wallet before tapping, as to avoid being double charged.

Due to ongoing personnel constraints, Trolley and Bus routes are impacted with reduced service. For the most updated service impacts, please see the Travel Alerts page.

Due to ongoing personnel constraints, Trolley and Bus routes are impacted with reduced service. For the most updated service impacts, please see the Travel Alerts page.

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Upcoming Events

May
29
Bus Driver Hiring Event
1:00pm — 2:00pm
Looking to change careers? MTS is hiring for Bus Drivers. Attend an event for an interview!
May
29
Hauser
8:00pm — 11:00pm
Experience a night of electrifying elegance as Hauser brings his dynamic cello performance to the stunning waterfront stage of The Rady Shell—classical crossover has never looked (or sounded) so good!
May
 
Padres vs Pirates
May 30 — Jun 1
Batten down the hatches—it's Padres vs Pirates at Petco Park! Expect swashbuckling swings, stolen bases, and a ballpark adventure you won’t want to miss.
May
30
James Arthur
7:30pm — 11:00pm
Don't miss this opportunity to experience James Arthur's powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics in an unforgettable live performance under the stars.​
May
31
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon + Expo
9:00am — 5:00pm
The Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is back! With 20,000+ runners and 100,000 spectators, MTS is encouraging attendees to take the Trolley to avoid congestion.
May
31
San Diego FC vs Austin
7:30pm — 10:30pm
Saturday night lights shine bright as San Diego FC hosts Austin FC at Snapdragon Stadium in a high-stakes Western Conference matchup.
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Trolley to Petco Park for Padres Games
How to Trolley to Padres Games in 2025
Baseball is back in San Diego! Go the easy way with MTS. We're here with the rundown on how to get to Petco Park with transit this season.
Trolley near Convention Center
Black History in San Diego: Guide to Art, History & Events
San Diego’s Black history and culture are rooted into our community, and there are several...
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Transit Triumphs: Reflecting on MTS Success This Year
New Year’s is often a time for individual reflection. Let’s look back at the progress our agency made in 2024 (plus a sneak peek of what's to come in 2025.)
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May 30, 2025
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