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Trolley Fares
Trolley fares are based on trip distance. Select your correct fare from the chart
below, or see the Trolley route map posted on the ticket machines at each station. Some machines require exact
change, some accept $1.00 or $5.00 bills. Susan B. Anthony coins are also accepted.
One-way Fare, if You Travel:
Within Downtown San Diego*
$1.25*
1 Station
$1.50
2 Stations
$1.75
3 Stations
$2.00
4-10 Stations
$2.25
11-19 Stations
$2.50
20+ Stations
$3.00
*Downtown San Diego cash fare allows unlimited rides (including round trips) within
the Center City area only for two-hours from the time of ticket purchase.
Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient (any distance) $1.00.
Trolley Tickets are good for travel for two hours from the time of purchase and may be used to travel until the
expiration time stamped on the ticket. One-way only (round trips are not permitted).
Round-trip Trolley tickets are available from vendomats (at 2 times the one-way fare) and can be used at any time
on MTS Trolleys throughout the operating day. (Round-Trip Trolley tickets are valid for use on MTS buses for only
two hours after the time of purchase.) Transfer to MTS bus or Trolley may require an upgrade fare, if the one-way
fare is higher than the initial one-way fare.
Day Passes are available from vendomats and are good for unlimited rides for all MTS Bus and Trolley routes as
well as NCTD BREEZE buses and FAST. Day passes are not good on the Commuter Routes and only covers a partial part
of the COASTER tickets(not good on the COASTER or Commuter Routes). Good for the day or dates designated on the
pass. Valid for partial fare on the Coaster (upgrade required).
For Cash Fare of:
Trolley Tickets - $1.00 each way
$2.00 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $1.25 each way
$2.50 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $1.50 each way
$3.00 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $1.75 each way
$3.50 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $2.00 each way
$4.00 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $2.25 each way
$4.50 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $2.50 each way
$5.00 round trip
Trolley Tickets - $3.00 each way
$6.00 round trip
Day Passes
One-Day Tripper $5.00
(allows use for the rest of the day from time purchased)
Two-Day Tripper $9.00
(allows use on 2 consecutive days from date of purchase)
Three-Day Tripper $12.00
(allows use on 3 consecutive days from date of purchase)
Four-Day Tripper $15.00
(allows use on 4 consecutive days from date of purchase)
Bus Fares
Exact fare, please. Drivers cannot make change. All North County Transit District routes (#101 and 302-450) are
$2.00 one way (Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient $1.00). See chart below for fares on MTS Routes.
FARES BY ROUTE:
Route
Fare
Shuttle Routes:
851, 871, 872, 878 904 $1.00
Local Routes:
6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 25, 28, 35, 48, 49, 83, 89, 115, 701, 704, 705, 707, 709, 712, 815, 816, 832, 833, 834, 844,
845, 848, 854, 855, 856, 864, 874, 875, 916, 917, 923, 926, 927, 928, 933, 934, 936, 955, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965,
966, 967, 968
$1.75
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
Express Routes:
20, 50, 150, 210, 960
$2.50
Commuter Express Routes:
810, 820, 850, 860, 870
$4.00
Rural Routes:
888, 891, 892, 894
$5.00- $10.00
North County Transit District BREEZE Routes & FAST:
101, 302, 303, 304, 306, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 316, 318, 320, 321, 322, 324, 325, 332, 333, 334, 335,
336, 337, 338, 341, 344, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 358, 359, 365, 386, 388, 395, 397, 400's
$2.00
Senior Citizens (60+ years of age) & Disabled with ID (MTS routes)
Click here for the section on Special Fares for Senior and Disabled Riders.
$1.00
Senior Citizens (60+ years of age)/Disabled/Medicare Recipient with ID (NCTD BREEZE routes)
Click here for the section on Special Fares for Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient Riders.
$1.00
On all Bus routes and the Trolley, children five years and under ride free with any paying passenger.
Coaster Fares
For COASTER fares, please check our COASTER page.
COASTER tickets are valid for a free transfer to all connecting NCTD and MTS Buses and Trolleys within 2 hours
from the time validated.
Passes, Tickets and Tokens = Savings & Convenience
Regional Monthly Passes:
A Regional Monthly Pass will take you everywhere the Bus and Trolley go.
A Regional Monthly Pass is accepted for unlimited rides within a calendar month on San Diego Transit, San Diego
Trolley, DART ($.50 upgrade required), North County Transit District Buses, National City Transit, Chula Vista
Transit, and MTS 800 and 900-series Bus routes. A Monthly Pass is also good for partial fare on the Coaster. (The
ticket vending machine has details.) Not valid on ADA Complementary Paratransit Services.
Please show your Monthly Pass to the Bus driver when you board or to the Trolley Code Compliance or Security officer
upon request. And have your identification handy in case you're asked to show it.
Regional Monthly Passes:
Good on MTS & NCTD vehicles.
$60.00-good for rides up to $2.25 fare, including all Local and Urban Buses, 992 Airport Shuttle, and the San Diego
Trolley.
$64.00-good for rides up to $2.50 fare, including all services listed above as well as routes 20, 50, 150, 210,
980, 960, and 990.
$84.00-good for all rides up to $4.00 fare, including all services listed above as well as Commuter Express Routes
810, 820, 850, 860, and 870.
Youth Monthly Pass:
$30.00-For ages 6 through 18. Good for all Bus routes and the Trolley. (School or transit youth identification
is required.)
College Monthly & Semester Pass:
Click here for detailed information on the College Pass Program.
Senior & Disabled Monthly Pass:
$15.00 (Valid on all MTS Bus and Trolley services except ADA Complementary Paratransit services such as MTS Access
and CTS Paratransit. Also good on NCTD buses.) For more information on Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient Riders
fares click here.
NCTD Econo Passes:
$54.00 good ONLY on North County Transit District BREEZE buses. NOT transferable. Good for rides on all NCTD bus
routes (#101 and 302-450).
Full-month Monthly Passes go on sale on the 25th of every month (20th of the month at The Transit Store), and remain
on sale until the 10th of the next month.
Half-month Monthly Passes (good for the last half of the month only) are half-price and go on sale on the 15th
of every month at the following locations:
The Transit Store - 102 Broadway, Downtown San Diego
If the 15th falls on a weekend, the Transit Store will begin selling 1/2 Month Ready Passes on the preceding Friday
(please remember that the pass will not be honored for fare until the 15th of the month)
If you ride a service with a higher fare than the fare for which the pass, ticket, or token is valid, you're required
to pay a cash upgrade.
You can purchase a Monthly Pass in person at The Transit Store, as well as at many locations throughout San Diego,
including Longs Drug Stores and Ralphs and Vons grocery stores. For the outlet nearest you, contact the Regional
Transit Information Office by dialing 5-1-1 and say Public Transportation or select option 3 or 619-233-3004 or
InfoExpress (619) 685-4900 (for persons with hearing impairments TTY/TDD, 1-888-722-4889 ).
e-Shopping!!
Visit the online eStore to purchase your monthly pass online.
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.
You can 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
You can purchase your NCTD Econo Pass through the mail by sending a check or money order to:
North County Transit District
810 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
Day Tripper Passes:
One-Day Tripper: $5.00
Two-Day Tripper: $9.00 (allows use on 2 consecutive days you want to ride)
Three-Day Tripper: $12.00 (allows use on 3 consecutive days you want to ride)
Four-Day Tripper: $15.00 (allows use on 4 consecutive days)
Unlimited rides for all MTS Bus and Trolley routes as well as NCTD BREEZE buses and FAST (not good on the COASTER
or Commuter Routes). Good for the day or dates designated on the pass. Valid for partial fare on the Coaster (upgrade
required).
e-Shopping!!
Visit the online eStore to purchase your Day Tripper passes online or the Transit Store - 102 Broadway, Downtown
San Diego
NCTD
One Day Pass on NCTD BREEZE buses!
The 1 Day Pass is good for unlimited rides on all BREEZE buses and Fast service for $4.00 (Senior/Disabled/Medicare
Recipient $2.00) for the day in which it is issued. The 1 Day Pass is honored for fare (up to $2.25, Express buses
require a $.25 cash upgrade) on connecting MTS bus routes within 2 hours of the time of issue. Visit www.gonctd.com
for more information.
Classroom Day Tripper :
$1.50-For students and youth groups. Unlimited rides on all MTS, North County Transit District Bus and Trolley
routes. Upgrades available for Coaster and Bay Ferry. Good for the day designated on the pass during non-peak hours.
Advance ticketing required. Some travel and group restrictions apply. Please call (619) 233-9558 or Click here
for details.
Tokens:
Tokens Cash Fare Value
20 - pack @ $41.80 / pack :: $2.25
Roll - @$83.60/roll (40 tokens) :: $2.25
The Universal Token is good for a $2.25 fare on buses (upgrade to higher fares can be made by adding the appropriate
cash). The Token can be used to purchase a one-way $2.25 Trolley Ticket only. They cannot be used to purchase any
other type of Trolley Ticket (You must press the "$2.25 With Token" fare button BEFORE inserting the
token). For higher priced one-way Trolley trips, purchase a $2.25 one-way ticket with the Token, plus a 25¢
or 50¢ upgrade ticket using cash. The MTS Universal Token is also accepted for one fare on NCTD BREEZE and
FAST services.
The Universal Tokens are on sale at the following locations:
The Transit Store (Broadway at First, Downtown)
- Individual tokens, $2.25 (no discount)
- Packs of 20 tokens, $41.80 (save $3.20)
- Rolls of 40 tokens, $83.60 (save $6.40)
Check Cashing Place (20 locations)
- Packs of 11 tokens, $23 (save $1.75)
Special Fares For Seniors (60+)/Disabled/Medicare Recipient Riders
For more information on services for Senior (60+)/Disabled/Medicare Recipient persons go to Seniors/Disabled/Medicare
Recipient.
Senior (60+)/Disabled cash fare - $1.00 for Bus and Trolley.
Senior (60+) and disabled Ready Pass- $15.00 click here for more information.
It's the same for Local and Express Buses, and for the Trolley. 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 see Seniors/Disabled/Medicare Recipient.
CTS Paratransit fare: $3.50.
MTS ACCESS fare: $4.50.
MTS ACCESS fare includes transfers to the Bus, Trolley, and other transit operators.
Click here for a copy of the MTS Access Rider's Guide brochure.
Most Transfers Are Free
On MTS buses:
"Smarter" Fareboxes On San Diego Transit Buses:
"Smart" fareboxes have been installed on all San Diego Transit buses. The farebox will electronically
issue magnetically encoded transfers and automatically read the transfers.
Using the electronic transfers is easy. Just tell the driver when you board that you need a transfer -- if you're
a Senior/Disabled rider or are paying multiple fares, be sure and tell the driver that right away. The farebox
will print out a transfer for you with the date and time that it expires (two hours from the time of boarding).
When transferring to a bus with a "smart" farebox, insert the electronic transfer into the slot on top
of the farebox; the farebox will "read" the transfer, let you know if it's still valid, and return it
to you. Remember, on a bus with a "Smart" farebox, your transfer is good for two hours from the time
you board.
When transferring to a bus with an older model farebox (on Chula Vista, National City Transit, and most MTS 800
& 900 Series Routes), show the electronic transfer to the driver who will make sure it's still valid. Transfers
issued on buses with an older model farebox continue to be valid for 90 minutes from the last timepoint. If you
begin your trip on a bus with an older farebox, you'll get a traditional transfer; when you transfer to a bus with
a "smart" farebox, just show that to the driver who will make sure it's still valid.
When your trip involves transferring from one route to another that has a higher fare, please pay the regular fare
on the first route and get your transfer. On the second route, put your tranfer into the farebox and pay the upgraded
fare. The farebox will return your transfer with the new fare on it.
Whenever you use a basic adult Regional Month Pass ($60.00) to ride an express bus, you must pay your fare upgrade
in cash. There will be no transfer issued with the fare upgrade on a monthly pass.
Standard Fareboxes On All Other MTS Buses:
When you board the bus, just ask the first bus driver for a transfer, and hand it to the driver of the second bus
when you get on it. If you need the transfer for a third bus, tell the driver and he'll return it to you. (You
may transfer through more than 3 buses, if necessary -- until the transfer expires.) If you started your trip on
the Trolley, save your ticket and use it like a transfer if you need to board a bus.
When your trip involves transferring from one route to antoher that has a higher fare, please pay the regular fare
on the first route and get your transfer from the driver. On the second route, show the driver your transfer and
put the fare upgrade into the farebox. The driver will repunch your transfer with the new fare and return it to
you.
You can use the transfer anytime within 90 minutes after the bus is scheduled to arrive at the end of the line.
Get a transfer from a bus and you'll get a free trip back within t he time limit. It's perfect for business lunches,
quick errands like going to the bank, the drug store or even visiting a friend.
A Trolley Ticket Is Your Transfer:
For the Trolley, your validated ticket is also your transfer -- it's good for two hours from the time of validation.
A one-way trolley ticket is valid for a bus transfer within 2 hours of validation. A round-trip trolley ticket
is valid for a bus transfer within 2 hours of validation and may be retained for the return trip on the trolley.
If you're transferring to a Bus or Trolley with a higher fare, you'll have to pay the difference when you board
the second vehicle. For example, if you're transferring from a Local Bus to an Express Bus or the Trolley, there
may be a higher fare. You can pay the difference at the Trolley ticket vending machine or when you board the second
bus.
And if you're riding with a monthly pass, just show your pass. No need to ask for or use a transfer. However, you
may need to pay an upgrade fare if your pass is for a ower priced service.
On NCTD buses (#101 and 302-450)
NCTD 1 Day Pass
Passengers pay either the single cash fare for $2.00 (Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient $1.00); or purchase the
1 Day Pass for $4.00 (Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient $2.00), good for unlimited riding on the day of purchase
on NCTD BREEZE and FAST services until the end of the service day. The 1 Day Pass is good for up to a $2.25 fare
on connecting MTS routes. The transfer must be made within two hours of when the pass was issued. A $.25 cash upgrade
is required when transfering to a SDT Express bus. For more information visit www.gonctd.com.
Electronic transfers will continue to be issued to customers on routes connecting with MTS buses. MTS will honor
the transfer for full fare on all $1.75 and $2.25 routes (Local and Urban) without upgrade; a $0.25 upgrade must
be paid on $2.50 routes (Express).
Note: Senior/Disabled/Medicare Recipient customers are not required to pay an upgrade when transferring to any
MTS service.
Where To Pay Your Fare
On the Bus, cash and tokens go into the farebox at the time you board. If you are riding with a Day Tripper or
Monthly Pass, just show it to the driver when you board.
If you're paying cash to ride the Trolley, use the ticket vending machine before you board. Press the button for
your correct fare, put your cash into the vending machine, and you'll be issued a ticket for proof of fare payment.
Do NOT board the Trolley without a valid ticket or pass. You may be cited by a code compliance officer, resulting
in a fine.
Special Buses to the "Q" have special fares
When the Chargers play at the stadium, special buses -- the Chargers Express -- carry fans to the Stadium and back.
For complete information, see our Stadium Services section of Special Services.
Special Fare Promotions
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 Years Day
Each paying passenger can bring a friend free on MTS 800 or 900-Series, MTS Contract Service, San Diego Transit
and San Diego Trolley. For complete information on celebrated holidays and service levels, click here.
Rail 2 Rail : Gives COASTER pass customers and AMTRAK passengers extra train travel options. A COASTER monthly
pass lets you board any AMTRAK train within the zone limits of the pass at no extra charge. AMTRAK ticket holders
can ride any COASTER train between Oceanside and San Diego within the origin/destionation stations listed on the
ticket. Details are on www.gonctd.com and www.amtrakcalifornia.com.
Tips On Using The Bus And Trolley
Buses Go Places By Route Numbers
If you know which route you want to take, check the route map to find which streets the Bus travels. Local routes
have stops almost every other block; express route stops are farther apart.
If you don't know which route you need to take, try the section called "Areas Served"
Buses Will Stop For You
If you're waiting at a Bus stop, stand facing the Bus and signal the driver that you'd like him to stop.
When you're on the Bus and you want to get off, pull the cord or press the strip above the window the block before
the Bus approaches your stop. Please exit from the rear doors of the Bus to leave room for people who are getting
on.
If you aren't sure where your stop is, ask the driver to call it out. Our drivers will do their best to help.
Trolleys Have Regular Stops
Trolleys operate along two routes. The Blue Line starts near Qualcomm Stadium and runs through Mission/Fashion
Valley, Old Town, and Centre City San Diego to the International Border at San Ysidro. The Orange Line runs from
Centre City east to El Cajon or Santee. The East line also serves stations on the Bayside extension, at Seaport
Village, the San Diego Convention Center, and Gaslamp Quarter.
Buses And Trolleys Are Made For Sitting And Standing
If seats are available, please make yourself comfortable. If all the seats are occupied, ove back away from the
doors. There are poles throughout for you to hold on to. And if you're riding with small children, please hold
them securely.
The seats at the front of every Bus are priority seating for seniors and disabled riders. On the Trolley, the seats
near every door are priority seating for seniors and disabled riders. Please be courteous.
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