Public transit in San Diego

San Diego runs on the Trolley + Bus. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.

At a glance

System name
Trolley + Bus
Lines / network size
4 metro lines
Single fare
$2.50
Day pass
$6 (≈ US$6.00)
How you pay
PRONTO card (tap), exact-cash on buses

Top tip

The trolley reaches the border at San Ysidro and across the bay to Coronado. Cheap, scenic, and reliable.

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