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MTS paper monthly passes are transitioning to the Compass Card. The Compass Card will provide new pass options and easy reloading features for MTS riders! For more information, visit www.511sd.com/compass. |
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One-way |
Regional |
Youth Regional Monthly Pass |
Monthly Pass |
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| Trolley | $2.50 |
$5 |
$1.25 |
$72 |
$36 |
$18 |
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| Shuttle Routes: 851, 871, 872, 904 |
$2.25 |
$5 |
$1.10 |
$72 |
$36 |
$18 |
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& Urban Routes: |
$2.25 |
$5
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$1.10
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$72
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$36
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$18
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Express Routes: |
$2.50 |
$5
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$1.25
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$72
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$36
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$18
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Premium Express Routes: |
$5 |
$12
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$2.50
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$100
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$50
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$25
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Rural Routes: |
$5-$10 |
N/A
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$2.50 $5 |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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2 Children five years old and younger with any paying passenger |
FREE |
FREE
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Exact fare is required. Bus drivers cannot make change. No upgrades or free transfers to or from the Trolley or other buses are allowed. On the Trolley, some ticket vending machines require exact change, some accept $1 or $5 bills and some accept credit/debit cards. Susan B. Anthony coins are also accepted. One-Way Trolley Tickets, available for $2.50 from ticket vending machines, are good for travel for two hours from the time of purchase on any MTS Trolley. Transfers between Trolleys are allowed to complete your one-way trip. Transfers between trolley and bus and Round trips are not allowed with a one-way ticket. Purchase your ticket before boarding the Trolley from the ticket vending machines at each station. If your trip involves more than one bus or the Trolley and a bus, consider purchasing a Day Pass which allows unlimited rides for the duration of the service day. Regional Day Passes are $5 and available from ticket vending machines and bus operators . They are good for unlimited rides on most MTS Bus and Trolley routes (except Premium Express, Rural, ADA Paratransit, and Special Services) as well as NCTD BREEZE buses, SPRINTER and FAST. The RegionPlus Day Pass is $12 and good for all services listed above as well as Premium bus service and the COASTER. To purchase a RegionPlus Day Pass on a regular service (non-Premium service) bus, you must tell the driver before you pay your fare that you want the $14 RegionPlus Day Pass. A Regional Monthly Pass is good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban, and Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus routes and SPRINTER. A Regional Monthly Pass is also good for a $1 discount per zone on Rural routes. Regional Monthly Passes are not valid on ADA Complementary Paratransit Services
Regional Premium Express Regional Monthly Passes A Regional Premium Express Bus Monthly Pass is good for unlimited rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban, Express, and Premium Express buses, all Trolley lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER. A Regional Premium Express Bus Monthly Pass is also good for a $1 discount per zone on Rural routes. Regional Monthly Passes are not valid on ADA Complementary Paratransit Services.
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MTS does not offer transfers. For trips on multiple buses and Trolleys, buy a day pass good for unlimited use all day. |
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Available from ticket vending machines and from bus drivers (one day pass only) and are good for unlimited rides on most MTS Bus and Trolley routes (except Premium Express, Rural, ADA Paratransit, and Special Services) as well as NCTD BREEZE buses and the SPRINTER. Day Passes are good for the day or dates designated on the pass. No advance purchases are available from bus operator or ticket vending machine. |
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Regional Day Pass (allows use for the rest of the service day from time purchased) |
$5 |
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RegionPlus Day Pass (includes MTS Premium Express buses and COASTER ) |
$12 |
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Regional Two-Day Pass (allows use on 2 consecutive service days, including day of purchase) |
$9 |
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Regional Three-Day Pass (allows use on 3 consecutive service days, including day of purchase) |
$12 |
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Regional Four-Day Pass (allows use on 4 consecutive service days, including day of purchase) |
$15 |
Regional 14-Day Regional Passes are $43 and sold at Albertsons stores, The Transit Store, ticket vending machines and the other pass sales outlets. Allows use of 14 consecutive service days from the date of purchase. No advance sales. |
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| Trolley | $2.50 |
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$2.25 |
$1.10 |
$5 |
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Local Routes: |
$2.25 |
$1.10
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$5 |
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Urban Routes: |
$2.25 |
$1.10
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$5 |
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| Express Routes: 20, 50, 150, 210, 870, 960 |
$2.50 |
$1.25 |
$5 |
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Premium Express Routes: |
$5 |
$2.50
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$14 |
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Rural Routes: |
$5- $10 |
$2.50-$5
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2 Children five years old and younger with any paying passenger |
FREE |
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FREE |
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For North County Transit District (NCTD) fares, please visit gonctd.com.
MTS ACCESS fare: $4.50. MTS ACCESS and MTS ADA Suburban Paratransit fare includes a Premium Day Pass for use on the Bus, Trolley, and other transit operators. |
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Ride Value |
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| Single Token | $2.25 |
$2.25 |
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| Pack of 20 | $45 |
$2.25 |
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| Roll of 40 | $90 |
$2.25 |
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Tokens are available at The Transit Store and some third party locations On MTS Buses Universal Tokens are accepted as one bus fare and cannot be used to purchase a Day Pass. Universal Tokens are accepted at most Trolley ticket vending machines. Each token has a $2.25 value and can be used towards the purchase of either a one-way ticket or a Day Pass. If cash is used to cover the difference for a one-way ticket or Day Pass, change will be given; if tokens are only used, change will not be given. The MTS Universal Token is also accepted for one fare on NCTD BREEZE buses. MTS Tokens are not valid on the NCTD SPRINTER or NCTD COASTER. |
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Purchasing passes, tickets and tokens
Monthly Passes go on sale on the 20th of the month and remain on sale until the 10th of the next month. Monthly passes are good for one calendar month, from the first to the last day of the month. See the prices for monthly passes in the chart above
| The Check Cashing Place and New Money Express locations no longer sell/reload Compass Cards. You may purchase or reload Compass Cards: • at all San Diego County Albertsons and other select stores • at all Trolley/COASTER/SPRINTER station ticket vending machines • online (reload with your credit or debit card) • by calling 511 and saying "Compass" (reload with your credit or debit card) |
Monthly passes are available at:
• The Transit Store - 102 Broadway, Downtown San Diego
• By mail. Send a check or money order to:
SANDAG
Pass Sales Administration
401 B Street, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101-4231
Family Weekends : Every Saturday & Sunday, two children 12 and under ride free with any paying passenger 18 and over.
Friends Ride Free : On the following Holidays
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
Each paying passenger can bring a friend free on MTS Bus Routes and San Diego Trolley. For complete information on celebrated holidays and service levels, view each route's timetable.