Experience San Diego with many different transportation options.

  • Red and blue city buses driving on a street in daylight.
  • Cyclists riding on a designated bike lane in an urban area.
  • Silver car moving on a road with a yellow bus in the background.
  • Metro train arriving at a station platform.

San Diego is rich in culture and offers a wide variety of activities in and around the city. Transportation is widely available in the city through the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and the Amtrak Railroad. Below is information on each:

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)

San Diego maintains a city-wide network of trolleys and buses with various stations throughout the city that provide convenient access and transport.

One-way tickets, day or monthly passes may be used for both the bus system and trolley network. Tickets or passes may be purchased at any Transit Store, Vons supermarket or online. Exact change is recommended for the Transit Store.

For additional information on fares, maps, timetables, how to ride and more, please click here.

Amtrak (Rail)

Amtrak is the largest passenger rail company operating in the U.S. Students desiring to explore areas north of San Diego, including Orange County and Los Angeles County, can travel in comfort along the Pacific Surfliner Route with the convenience of Wi-Fi®.

Tickets or passes may be purchased online or at the station. Passenger discounts are available with a Student Advantage Card and International Student Identity Card (ISIC).

For additional information on fares, maps, timetables, how to ride and more, please click here.