Using The PRONTO App & Card - San Diego MTS

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Update: New Payment Option

San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) have introduced a new, simpler way to pay for rides. Now, you can just tap your credit card or smartphone on a reader to pay for your fare, instead of using a physical ticket or transit card. This makes it faster and more convenient to hop on a bus or train. Note: Your Pronto card/app will still work, this is just an additional payment option.

Using PRONTO

PRONTO is a cool upgrade to San Diego County’s questionable-at-times public transportation network. PRONTO was introduced to make transit easy and convenient.



App Benefits

  • Access real-time bus and train service statuses and news.
  • Find upcoming departures using stop numbers, addresses, or landmarks.
  • Explore a map and list view of nearby stops.
  • Easily access your recent stops and favorites.
  • PRONTO provides free 2-hour transfers between buses and Trolleys. .

Get The App

Download the app from your device’s favorite app repository: Get it on Google Play

Download on the App Store

App vs Card

The PRONTO App is just a virtual digital version of a PRONTO Card.

Where To Get PRONTO Card

Obtain a PRONTO card from Trolley station ticket machines, the MTS Transit Store, NCTD Customer Service Centers, or participating retail outlets. PRONTO cards cost $2 and require a minimum load of $3 – $5 at the time of purchase.

Kids Ride Free

The “Youth Ride Free with PRONTO” program allows all riders aged 18 and under to travel for free on MTS and North County Transit District (NCTD) services. Read about the program.
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