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  • Track Closure
    Planned Track Closures - Green Line
    There will be no Green Line Trolley service between Santa Fe Depot and 12th & Imperial Transit Center from Saturday, May 10 through Sunday, May 11, 2025. Get details on our Planned Closures page. Learn more.
  • New AAPI PRONTO Card now available!
    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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    Take MTS to Petco Park
    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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    Riders who received a citation for riding without a fare can resolve their citation through the Fare Citation Diversion Program. Learn more.
  • Become a Bus Driver - Apply Now!
    Apply to Become a Bus Driver
    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!
  • Rapid 215 to the San Diego Zoo
    Travel to the San Diego Zoo with MTS
    Planning your next trip to the Zoo? Don’t let Panda-monium become parking pandemonium! MTS runs direct, frequent service to the Zoo from downtown and central San Diego on Rapid 215 and Route 7. Learn more here!
  • 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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May
 
Gator By The Bay - Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival
May 8 — May 11
Gator by the Bay is back! Enjoy a zesty gumbo of music, food and joie de vivre with 100+ entertaining performances and culinary delights.
May
10
San Diego Wave FC vs Portland Thorns
7:00pm — 10:00pm
Get ready for a fierce face-off as San Diego Wave FC hosts the powerhouse Portland Thorns—expect big plays, loud crowds, and nonstop action at Snapdragon Stadium!
May
 
James Taylor
May 10 — May 11
Join in for a night of folk-rock music with singer-songwriter James Taylor. Enjoy a night under the stars as you listen to his warm baritone voice and introspective lyrics at the Rady Shell.
May
12
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
 
Padres vs Angels
May 12 — May 14
Catch the Padres taking on the Angels in a SoCal showdown that’s sure to bring the heat—Petco Park is the place to be!
May
14
San Diego FC vs Colorado
7:30pm — 10:30pm
Midweek magic is in the air as San Diego FC battles Colorado under the lights—don’t miss the action and electric vibes at Snapdragon Stadium!
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Each year, MTS participates in a national survey to better understand how our transit services matchup with other transit agencies from across the country. Click here to provide your feedback on using MTS bus and Trolley service.
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.
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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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