MTS - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

Free Rides on New Year's Eve after 6 p.m.

New Year's Eve Service Information

Holiday Service 2025

View our upcoming Holiday Service information for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
New Year's Eve - Free Rides after 6 p.m.

Free Rides on New Year's Eve after 6 p.m. on all buses and Trolleys thanks to BriceHouse Inc.! The Trolley will operate extra late-night service past 2 a.m. Get more info about extra Trolley service here.
Contactless Payment

MTS and NCTD has rolled out contactless payments for all buses, Trolleys, the SPRINTER and COASTER. Learn more here. Riders: If paying with your PRONTO pass, please remove it fully from your wallet before tapping, as to avoid being double charged.
Resolve Your MTS Fare Citation Online

Riders who received a citation for riding without a fare can resolve their citation through the Fare Citation Diversion Program. Learn more.
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!

Upcoming Events

Dec 19 — Dec 21

San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer.

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

5:30pm — 8:00pm

The 54th annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is a time-honored holiday tradition with prime viewing locations near several Trolley stations.

SDSU Basketball vs Whittier

1:00pm — 4:00pm

Don't miss the action when SDSU faces off against Whittier!

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dec 26 — Dec 29

WorldBeat Cultural Center will be celebrating its 44th Annual Celebration with 4 of the 7 days of Kwanzaa. Featuring ceremonial candle lighting, live drumming, poetry reading, and a traditional feast.

Wild Horses Festival featuring Mumford & Sons

4:00pm — 11:00pm

Ring in the holidays with Mumford & Sons at Wild Horses Festival at Petco Park, featuring Lord Huron, Sierra Ferrell, and Lily Meola.

Six the Musical

Dec 30 — Jan 4

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power!

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Latest News

Santa Trolley

20 Festive San Diego Events - Dash Through the Holiday Season with MTS

Let the most festive time of year begin! While San Diego is magical year-round, the holidays kick it up a notch. Check out these transit-friendly events and festivities to close out 2025.

PRONTO Card is tapped on a validator.

MTS Funding 101 Blog

Is MTS a service from the City of San Diego, or is it the County? How are my taxes supporting public transportation? We get a lot of questions about who runs MTS and how we receive funding. In this blog, we’ll try and make cents of it all.

Trolley at Snapdragon Stadium

Game Time? That’s Trolley Time. How to Take MTS to San Diego FC's Playoff Games

San Diego FC is headed to the playoffs in their historic first season, and fans are ready to pack Snapdragon Stadium. Beat the crowds and save time by taking the Trolley's Green Line for direct access to all the playoff action.

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