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Fares By Route Type Monthly pass prices and downtown zone change effective July 1 - available for purchase June 20 If your trip involves more than one bus or the Trolley and a bus, consider purchasing a Day Pass.
Route	One-way	Day Pass	Senior/ Disabled/ Medicare	Regional Monthly Pass	Youth Regional Monthly Pass	Senior/ Disabled/ Medicare Monthly Pass
Trolley	$2.50	$5	$1.25	$72.00	$36.00	$18.00
Shuttle Routes: 851, 871, 872, 904	$2.25	$5	$1.10	$72.00	$36.00	$18.00
Local Routes: 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 25, 28, 31, 35, 83, 84, 86, 115, 701, 704, 705, 707, 709, 712, 815, 816, 832, 833, 834, 844, 845, 848, 854, 855, 856, 864, 874, 875, 916, 917, 923, 928, 933, 934, 936, 955, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 967, 968	$2.25	$5	$1.10	$72	$36*	$18*
Urban Routes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 15, 27, 30, 41, 44, 105, 120, 901, 905, 921, 929, 932, 992	$2.25	$5	$1.10	$72	$36	$18
Express Routes: 20, 50, 150, 210, 960	$2.50	$5	$1.25	$72	$36	$18
Premium Express Routes: 810, 820, 850, 860, 870	$5	$14	$2.50	$100*	$50*	$25*
Rural Routes: 888, 891, 892, 894	$5- $10	N/A	$2.50-$5	N/A	N/A	N/A
Children five years old and younger with any paying passenger	FREE	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North County Transit District BREEZE Routes, SPRINTER & FAST	$2	$5	$1	$68	$32	$2.25**

*Premium Adult, Premium Youth and Premiun Senior/Disabled/Medicare Regional monthly passes are sold via a Compass Card.  For more information please visit www.511sd.com/compass.

** NCTD offers a Senior/Disabled NCTD Day Pass for $2.25 good on NCTD routes only. For trips on both NCTD and MTS, purchase a $5.00 or $14.00 RegionPlus Day Pass.

Exact fare is required on the Bus. Drivers cannot make change. No upgrades or free transfers to or from the Trolley or other buses are allowed. 

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 line and may be used to travel until the expiration time stamped on the ticket.   Transfers between Trolleys are allowed to complete your one-way trip. Round trips are not allowed with a one-way ticket.  Transfers to buses aren't allowed with a Trolley ticket.  Purchase your ticket before boarding the Trolley from the ticket vending machines at each station.  Some machines require exact change, some accept $1.00 or $5.00 bills. Susan B. Anthony coins are also accepted. For a round trip, buy a $5.00 Regional Day Pass.

Regional Day Passes are available from ticket vending machines and are good for unlimited rides on almost MTS Bus and Trolley routes (except Premium Express, Rural, ADA Paratransit, and Special Services) as well as NCTD BREEZE buses, SPRINTER and FAST. 

The $14 RegionPlus Day Pass is valid for all bus and Trolley routes, well as MTS Premium Express Routes and the COASTER.  Good for the day or dates designated on the pass.

There are no upgrades allowed.  Passengers holding a $72 Regional Monthly Pass may only ride buses with a fare of up to $2.50 and the Trolley and must pay the full fare for Premium Express Routes. 

Regional Monthly Passes and Day Passes are valid for a $2.00 discount on COASTER fares.  

Free transfers are not allowed.  You must pay the full fare on each bus you take, even a transfer to the Trolley.  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.

Passes, Tickets and Tokens = Savings & Convenience

MTS paper fare media is transitioning to the Compass Card.  The official rollout of the Compass Card to all public transit users begins April 20, 2009.  For more information visit www.511sd.com/compass.

Monthly Passes go on sale on the 20th of the month at the The Transit Store and on the 25th of every month at other outlets, 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. 

Monthly Pass prices change effective July 1. Available for purchase June 20.

Monthly passes are available at:

• The Transit Store - 102 Broadway, Downtown San Diego

• Vons grocery stores (call your Vons store beforehand to ensure availability) and select drug stores and check cashing outlets in San Diego

The pass sales locations can change. For more information about pass sale outlets, you can contact the Regional Transit Information Office by dialing 511 and saying "Public Transportation" or by selecting option 3 or by calling 619-233-3004 or InfoExpress (619) 685-4900 (for persons with hearing impairments TTY/TDD, 1-888-722-4889).

• You can also purchase your Monthly Pass through the mail by sending a check or money order to:

SANDAG

Pass Sales Administration

401 B Street, Suite 800

San Diego, CA 92101-4231

• Online
Visit the online eStore to purchase your monthly pass online.

See the prices for monthly passes in the chart above

Half-month Regional Monthly Passes (good for the last half of the month only) are half-price and go on sale on the 15th of every month and are on sale only at:

•The Transit Store - 102 Broadway, Downtown San Diego

•If the 15th falls on a weekend, the Transit Store will begin selling 1/2 Month Regional Passes on the preceding Friday (please remember that the pass will not be honored for fare until the 15th of the month). Effective April 20, 2009 half-month Premium Monthly Passes will no longer be available.

If you're purchasing a discounted pass, you will be asked to show proof you qualify for the special fare. Please have your ID handy.

NCTD Passes may be obtained by telephone, mail, or in person.  Please visit NCTD's website for more information. 

Regional Adult Monthly Passes

A Regional Monthly Pass is accepted for unlimited rides within a calendar month on most MTS and NCTD Bus and Trolley routes.  A Regional Monthly Pass is also good for a $2.00 discount COASTER fares. Regional Monthly Passes are not valid on ADA Complementary Paratransit Services or on Rural Routes.

Regional $72.00-good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban, and Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER. 

Premium Express Bus Regional Monthly Passes

Regional $100.00 ($50 for youth or $25 for seniors/disabled/medicare) are good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban, Express, and Premium Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER.

Youth Regional Monthly Pass
$36.00 -- For ages 6 through 18. Good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban and Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER. School or transit youth identification is required. 

Premium Youth

$50.00-For ages 6 through 18. Good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban, Express and Premium Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER. School or transit youth identification is required. 

College Monthly & Semester Pass
Detailed information on the College Pass Program.

Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient Monthly Pass
$18.00-Good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban and Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER. Also good on NCTD buses.

Premium Senior/Disabled/Medicare

$25 -Good for rides on MTS Shuttle, Local, Urban and Express Express and Premium Express buses, all Trolley Lines, NCTD BREEZE Bus Routes and SPRINTER. Also good on NCTD buses.

More information on Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient fares.

NCTD Regional Regular BREEZE/Sprinter Monthly Passes
$60.00 good on North County Transit District BREEZE, Sprinter, Trolley and MTS buses. Good for rides on all NCTD bus routes (#101 and 302-450). Valid for a $2 discount on COASTER. More information.

Day Passes

Regional Day Passes are available from ticket vending machines and from bus drivers 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. The Premium Regional Day Pass is valid for all routes covered by the Regular Regional Day Pass as well as MTS Premium Express Routes.

Bus operators only sell the one-day Regional Day Pass for the same date of travel, no advance purchases are available. All day passes including multiple-day passes are available from ticket vending machines at Trolley stations or from the Transit Store. Day Passes are good for the day or dates designated on the pass. Valid for partial fare on the COASTER (upgrade required).

Day Passes	Price
Regional Day Pass (allows use for the rest of the service day from time purchased)	$5.00
RegionPlus Day Pass (includes MTS Premium Express buses and COASTER )	$14.00
Regional Two-Day Pass (allows use on 2 consecutive service days from date of purchase)	$9.00
Regional Three-Day Pass (allows use on 3 consecutive service days from date of purchase)	$12.00
Regional Four-Day Pass (allows use on 4 consecutive service days from date of purchase)	$15.00

Online
Visit the online eStore to purchase your Regional Day Passes online

Tokens, available at the Transit store and some third party locations

Quantity	Price	Ride Value
Single Token	$2.25	$2.25
Pack of 20	$45.00	$2.25
Roll of 40	$90.00	$2.25

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 and Sprinter services.

Special Fares For Seniors (60+)/Disabled/Medicare Recipient Riders

Monthly Pass prices and downtown zone change effective July 1 - available for purchase June 20

Route	One-way		Senior/ Disabled/ Medicare One Way	Day Pass		Senior/ Disabled/ Medicare Monthly Pass
Trolley	$2.50		$1.25	$5		$18.00
Shuttle Routes: 851, 871, 872, 904	$2.25		$1.10	$5		$18.00
Local Routes: 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 25, 28, 31, 35, 83, 84, 86, 115, 701, 704, 705, 707, 709, 712, 815, 816, 832, 833, 834, 844, 845, 848, 854, 855, 856, 864, 874, 875, 916, 917, 923, 928, 933, 934, 936, 955, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 967, 968	$2.25		$1.10	$5		$18*
Urban Routes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 15, 27, 30, 41, 44, 105, 120, 901, 905, 921, 929, 932, 992	$2.25		$1.10	$5		$18
Express Routes: 20, 50, 150, 210, 960	$2.50		$1.25	$5		$18
Premium Express Routes: 810, 820, 850, 860, 870	$5		$2.50	$14		$25*
Rural Routes: 888, 891, 892, 894	$5- $10		$2.50-$5	N/A		N/A
Children five years old and younger with any paying passenger	FREE		N/A	N/A		N/A
North County Transit District BREEZE Routes, SPRINTER & FAST	$2		$1	$5		$2.25**

For more information on services for Senior (60+)/Disabled/Medicare Recipient persons please visit our page about Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient riders.

Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient cash fare - $1.10 - $2.50

Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient Regional Monthly Pass- $18 or $25 for a Premium Express Bus Regional Monthly Pass (more information)

Please show your identification to the Bus driver when requested as you pay exact fare, or to the Trolley Code Compliance or Security Officer when requested. For details about ID's, please visit our page about Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient riders.

MTS ADA Suburban Paratransit fare: $4.50.

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.

Special Fares

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.

Special Buses to the "Q" have special fares

When the Chargers play at Qualcomm stadium, special buses called the Chargers Express carry fans to the Stadium and back. For more information, see our listing of special events service.