AFFORDABLE & HELPFUL! It's usually a fun time riding the trolley, especially during Comic Con. My…read morefamily and I got a good deal on Pronto cards (tickets) for Comic Con weekend. We spent $20 per person and we got unlimited rides throughout the SDCC weekend. Some trolley stops have parking where you can leave your car parked for free and you can just hop on the trolley, however many do not. Regardless, the trolley is definitely helpful if you don't want drive and rather avoid parking fees. My favorite line is the Blue Line as it's less congested and covers a lot of DT San Diego, all the way to San Ysidro! I took the line from E street and it dropped me off at 12th and Imperial which wasn't too far from the Hilton next to the Convention Center. The Green Line was cool too but it's arguably the most popular route as it takes you directly to Old Town, the Convention Center, Seaport and other major destinations. Just be prepared to wait before you can actually board as odds are they'll be packed from door to door.

The MTS system does not consistently DELIVER. Always running late, so hard to get anywhere ON TIME…read more Always going slow, with no EXPRESS of any kind. A cute little trolley with no purpose outside occasional novelty for tourists. The city needs to upgrade to a functional system PRONTO.

Many of you have heard about the Drink About shuttle on Wednesday nights. That shuttle is for free,…read moreand only once a month. Which for us lushes who love buses, is far too infrequent. Drum roll please!!! SD Park-2-Park shuttle is EVERY Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm-midnight on Thursdays, and 6pm-2am on Fridays and Saturdays!!! A one night pass is $5, weekend passes are $10! Maybe I'm too excited about these prices, but I think that they are a good deal--especially if you are in heels or don't want to get all sweaty walking, or if you dress "like" a hooker and don't want to get harassed, yet again, by the cops while on your way to the Whistlestop. This is especially great for us locals, who can walk over to 30th. But, it was really intended for those who drive to the area and can't find a place to park. The idea is to use the parking garage on 30th street in North Park, and then shuttle your heart out to various restaurants and bars in University Heights, Normal Heights, North Park and South Park. The shuttle runs the length of 30th street from Adams Ave. all the way down to Beech. It does a loop in University Heights for those who want to check out Small Bar, Lei Lounge etc. It even makes a stop at the Lafayette Hotel--hello Red Fox Room and Gilly's!!! Other details: -Party bus feel -Cozy seats -Staff are great--in fact they are the owners!!! -They have an actual schedule that they stick to--so you won't get stranded -Featured bars give discounts to those riding the shuttle Have fun!

Fantastic service!…read more Bought our tickets while waiting at one of the stops on my iPhone! What's not to love about a shuttle that takes you door to door from some of San Diego's best beer bars and amazing restaurants. This is a business that should thrive on 30th st. where family owned businesses have really taken hold. For 5 dollars, you can't go wrong. Do everyone a favor, ditch the stinky ass cabs (which end up costing more anyways) and support this business! I really can't give a better review of a business. This service is seriously one of the few the community should rally behind as it helps everyone. Keeps our drunken asses off the roads, helps the environment, and showcases some of the most insanely awesome bars on the planet (ok that might be a stretch...but you get the point). and all for a 5 dollar pass that works till 2 am?!?! Honestly people, get on board already! (see what i did there..?? I'm so clever)

Nascar is coming next week for a road course. The town is getting ready. They had a display with…read morethe 24 car. To bad Nascar didn't have Kyle's car since he recently passed. It was nice having something cool to look at while waiting for the trolley.

Gaslamp Transit Review for the New Years Eve Night in the Gaslamp…read more Transit trolley rides for the bayside is one of the best areas you can take the trolley at the stations to the 12th and Imperial to the stations of American Plaza. The 5th ave transit station is one that needs to have better safety for the many that the trolley was the vest way to get to the Gaslamp . News Years eve the city of San Diego had the Trolley runnning late after 1200am in the morning. The Gaslamp Trabsit station for the many that come to the Gaslamp the Convention Center across the street of the many years the portical of the Gaslamp that gas welcomed the many to the entry of the Gaslamp just like you were walking into the history of the past . The many peopke that got off the trolley at the Gaslamp one of the many that gives you wide views of the ballpark to the train depot near the bay the vIews of the Coronado bay bridge. The night of the New Years Eve tge city of San Diego the many people thet was out the time didnt do very much with tge storm that had moved in and started to rain. New Years Eve the Gaslamp Trolley celebrated the welcome gelping witb the rides to those that had to much to drink. For the Gaslamp Quarter TrolleyCenter is one of the best places for New Years Eve one of the best places to celebrate the coming of the new year of 2026. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer there are so many fhings you can experience for the many places that offer so much for the Gaslamp Quarter Trolley tgat teaches so much just take a walk about .

Heads up: There's currently a lot of construction going on around this train station, so if you're…read moreubering here I would give yourself extra time as your car may need to circle back around or drop you off at a further point with a bit if a walk. The station itself is older but that gives it some charm. If you're coming here thinking you're going to have a whole bunch of food options, think again. There's one little kiosk with a guy selling a few sandwiches and coffee. Honestly though the kiosk guy was great, really friendly even early in the morning. I wasn't exactly sure how this whole thing worked since I'm not from here, but the attendant was nice and explained that my train would have a line up starting 20 minutes before boarding, then we'd all board together. If you're taking a train out of here I'd give yourself extra time and bring your own food (but stop by the kiosk guy for a coffee, he's a delight).

The staff here are rude; lacking basic customer service etiquette and accountability…read more I had a nasty fall on a large puddle of unattended water (no hazard sign). My phone screen is shattered and I have large, colorful bruises all along my knees and left thigh which appeared immediately. I was even bleeding a bit through my clothes. The janitor cleaned the water but was otherwise dismissive and lacking empathy even after seeing the damages. So, I asked him to apologize repeatedly for neglecting his duty . He adamantly refused, stating that "HE (personally) didn't spill the water" and "can't be everywhere at once" lol. The manager had the sense to apologize but was condescending. Talking over me the entire time, loudly defending the janitor within earshot of him. Mansplaining excuses that are NOT the customer's burden to understand such as: "we can't hire janitors 24/7" and "you said the spill looked like it was there for a while? Well, he ONLY clocked in 1hr ago and cleans the restrooms first". How is that my business lol? Any assigned duty during his shift is his responsibility. It's just common sense to apologize. Your internal staffing issues are also not a customer concern; you simply need more janitors or at least for them to prioritize tasks more efficiently. I've worked as a server and can't count the number of times I've had to fix and take accountability for a previous shift's mistake, btw. Annoying to listen to the manager trying to refute and twist all of my legitimate points in the janitor's defense. Yet, fully admitting that he needs to be admonished. Stop being your employee's boy. Teach basic respect. He even countered that this person is a "third party" hire when I pointed out that he still works for and therefore, represents Amtrak. Ridiculous LMFAO. Even ChatGPT finds them rude lol. No professionalism.

I really enjoy San Diegos transportation. Its easy to use…read moreand navigate. Most of my experience have been pleasant.

Extremely disappointing. There are so many problems with MTS that I don't even know where to start…read more I used the trolley regularly for a period of time and constantly felt like I had to be on high alert. I've witnessed apparent drug use at stations, including people with needles and drug paraphernalia, people behaving extremely erratically, someone screaming bloody murder on the trolley, urine inside an elevator, filthy facilities, graffiti, and elevators being broken for weeks at a time. I understand homelessness, addiction, and mental illness are larger problems that MTS cannot solve. But MTS IS responsible for the environment passengers are expected to use. There needs to be a much stronger and more consistent security presence. It should not feel normal to encounter apparent drug use, bodily waste, and unpredictable behavior while simply trying to get somewhere. I especially can't imagine younger kids, teenagers, or college students having to commute through this every day. Public transportation should be a safe and affordable way for people to get to school and work, not an experience where you feel like you have to stay on high alert the entire time. The fare system also makes no sense to me. The trolley essentially operates on proof of payment with PRONTO scanners and occasional fare inspections. I regularly saw people board without appearing to scan anything, while security checks were inconsistent. If you're going to operate an open system, there needs to be enough enforcement for it to actually mean something. Maintenance is another mess. I encountered an elevator that remained broken for weeks. When I called to ask about it, customer service initially couldn't even find confirmation that it was broken despite it being physically blocked off with caution tape. After checking, I was told that a third-party contractor handled it and there was no timeline for when it would be repaired. Meanwhile, the remaining elevator had urine on the floor. Completely unacceptable, especially for passengers who actually need the elevators. And good luck trying to report anything. The customer service system is horrible. I submitted feedback about these issues and didn't hear back for about a month. When I finally tried following up, customer service couldn't initially find my submission and I ended up getting bounced between Customer Service and Security because apparently neither department knew who was supposed to handle it. I eventually gave up. Safety, sanitation, working elevators, fare enforcement, and basic customer service should not be this difficult. I'm glad I no longer have to rely on the trolley. It's honestly disappointing that this is the state of public transit in San Diego.

Before this shuttle service was Circuit, it was FRED. FRED was free and FRED worked great. They…read morechanged to Circuit and started charging $2.50 per ride. The reason for the charge was in part, to make it a more efficient service. HA! More efficient my ass! It was a hot day. We weren't going far. About one mile. From Broadway downtown to near Petco Park. 1st attempt. Driver Kevin was 3 minutes away. Before he got any closer, he canceled the ride. 2nd attempt. The driver (didn't catch the name this time) was 3 minutes away. That driver also canceled. 3rd attempt. Gabriel was 4 minutes away. Then 3 minutes. Then 2. Then back to 3. What? Then jumped to 5 minutes away. Nope. F*ck it. This time I canceled. We walked and arrived in less time than we waited for Circuit to never show up. They canceled on us twice, then the third driver kept getting further away. Ridiculous. I left a comment on the app voicing my displeasure. As expected, I did not receive a response.

This app lets you get free rides in San Diego in the downtown area. I went to SD for a conference…read moreand this service was very impressive and super helpful. My only gripe is that I wish I would have known about it earlier, lol. The app was easy to use and book a ride. When I first loaded it up, I thought it wasn't working, but it was just that the ride window had not started yet (it starts taking rides at 7am, and I was looking at 6:50a). I was able to book a ride immediately and it gave me a waiting time of about 3 minutes. The wait time was not entirely accurate, as it ended up being closer to 10 minutes. But, once I was picked up, it was smooth sailing. I even had my luggage with me, and while it was tricky, I was able to fit it all in the vehicle. Driver was super friendly, too. Because this is totally free, and worked for my needs, I'm giving it five stars. But this is not a good service if you are in a hurry or are particular about how you want to travel. It was an open-air vehicle, which meant no windows and no A/C. We also stopped to pick someone else up so you won't necessarily get a direct ride. If that's important to you, you should get an Uber or Lyft instead. It also does NOT go to the airport, so you will need a rideshare for that. Also, I used this service in the early morning. I can't speak for during peak times. But for back and forth from the convention center in the early morning, it was perfect. And since everything else in SD is so expensive, I'll take whatever savings I can get.

ONE OF THE MOST CONVENIENT... stops in the entire SD trolley line. I took the Blue Line from deep…read moreinside the heart of DT San Diego all the way back to Chula Vista! This stop was a lifesaver because I didn't have to walk back to the convention center or Imperial for a ride back to base. I waited at night around 9:30pm, I didn't feel unsafe as there was plenty of people boarding. Yet again, this was during the Summer the night before Comic Con. If you're looking for a Ross, or tons of eateries next to the Gaslamp, this is the stop for YOU.

This station is served by the Blue and Orange Lines. It is also within the discounted downtown fare…read morezone. Everything that can be said for the Civic Center Trolley Station can be said about the Fifth Avenue Station. It's on C Street, it's two blocks east of Civic Center Station, and, well, read my entry for that station and place yourself just a bit east of there. Connections: MTS lines 2, 3, 7, 11, 15, 20, 30, 50, 150, 810, 820, 850, 860, 901, 923, 929 and 992. Unlike Los Angeles, San Diego does not have a deeper esoteric route numbering scheme, and it would take another 10,000 words or so to explain which lines are limited-stop, express or any other strange purpose they serve. Here's the downtown system map: http://www.sdcommute.com... (PDF). And consult www.sdcommute.com for fares and limited or express stops.

ONE OF THE BEST METRO SYSTEMS! I've been to several metropolitan areas in my life and SD's Transit…read moreCenter is extremely organized and easy to understand. The pronto machines can be a little wonky when trying to purchase a pass, however, there's always a staff member ready to help at the transit center. The staff take their jobs seriously both during small and large events. Serving as the main hub, there's a lot of people walking around here. Somehow the staff consistently keep up with the needs of the passengers.

So I will admit I am not a fan of this Stop. It is very centralized around a lot of places which is…read morenice. But there is such an influx of homeless hanging out and camping out down here still. It's come along way. But still smells pretty funky along the trolley station here. Security isn't very active here which I feel like the transit security should be. Instead, I saw 7 or 8 of them in a corner talking and standing around. I personally don't feel safe at this stop. There tends to always be sketchy individuals lurking here. I feel like I need to constantly scan my surroundings when I wait for the trolley here. There is a market that's open right here which is good can grab a drink or snack, etc. The trolley runs pretty frequent. It is centered for the blue, the orange line and the Greenline. But with that being said I really do try to avoid this stop if I can for those reasons.

City college trolley station takes you the college area. Its…read morealso a major stop that you can catch other trolleys going to Chula vista and I can't remember the other one. Also lots of bus routes here too. All at reasonable prices.

The city college stop is major hub, you can connect to the trolley and the other bus routes that…read moregoes all the way to Escondido and Chula Vista going south. it does get busy so make sure to know your final destination so you know which corner you should go to

For the many trolley stations that I have been to there are those of the ones who go the navy and…read morethe many companies that help with the construction of San Diego. The many areas of the 25th and commercial were the many areas of the train routes that were of the transport trains and the supply trains that came from the bases . From the many areas of San Diego that were purchased by Alonzon Horton the one that had designed many areas of the city along with Mr Spreckles. The area of Sherman Heights the many years of the history that was an area of the of the of the German Community and the Japanese Community that were back in the early years of San Diego.. The many areas along commercial and the central areas of San Diego the cemetery's are located you can can travel to by bus. The station is broken into two sections where one station is a block away to two blocks away in case you get off at the wrong station. Commercial and 25th is the stations you can catch the Orange Line that takes you out to the East County to the city of ElCajon . The parts of the Golden HillsArea you will find many older houses of the past of the 1800s for Sherman heights was one of the many older areas of San Diego. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer this has been one of the many stations that has art work at the many business that are displayed on the walls of the companies. The many areas of the trolley travel you see the many companies that help with many of Industrial and chemical manufacturing.

Once upon a time, a little over a year ago or so, J was on his way to my house when he saw someone…read moreget stabbed on the west bound platform. I don't think anyone bothered to clean up the blood. I'm almost sure you can still see the stains if you look hard enough. Anyway, I try not to need this stop once it gets dark.