Metropolitan Transit System

05/22/2026

MTS will operate modified service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Riders should plan ahead and note the following holiday service changes:

•MTS Bus and Trolley: Sunday schedule
•Vintage Trolley: Hourly departures from 12th & Imperial Station from 9:07 a.m. to 1:07 p.m.
•MTS Administration Offices: Closed
•MTS Information and Trip Planning: Open modified hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Additional service impacts and closures will also affect select routes, customer support services, and MTS Access operations.

Visit our holiday service page for complete service details, trip planning assistance, and more information.

05/22/2026

🚧 Orange Line improvement work continues! Next weekend, crews will continue making improvements as part of the Rail Ready project to keep the system safe and reliable for riders. 🛠️🚊

📅 Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, May 31
🚫 No Orange Line service between Euclid Avenue Transit Center and Lemon Grove Depot
🚌 Bus shuttles will serve all impacted stations in both directions.

Plan ahead and get the latest closure updates at sdmts.com/railready

📲 Stay in the know:

Text “Rail Ready” to 833-859-7016 for closure updates, reopening info, and more.

For the latest closure details and track work updates, visit our Rail Ready page or follow us for alerts.

05/21/2026

🏆 Big win for safety at MTS! In May, our Bus Training department received the Bus Safety Gold Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) the industry’s highest honor for innovative safety practices.

Using “The Hollywood Effect,” our team created engaging training videos that helped reduce repeat incidents by 75% and even 100% in some locations. 🎬🚌

Huge congratulations to the MTS Bus Training team for leading the way in safer transit for our riders and employees! 👏 Thank you to APTA for recognizing MTS with the Bus Safety Gold Award.

🎥 Want a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning work? Watch the video below to meet the MTS Bus Training team and see how their creative “Hollywood Effect” videos are helping make transit safer across our system. 👀🚌

In May, the MTS Bus Training department was recognized with the Bus Safety Gold Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the highest...

05/13/2026

Upgrade in progress ☀️🚌

New solar-powered bus shelters are now up and running at select Barrio Logan stops, bringing more shade and comfort while you wait for your ride. These are the first four of forty-six stops that will be getting shelters.

Thanks for your patience during installation last week. All stops are back to normal service and ready to go.

📍 Now upgraded:
• Main St. & Beardsley St.
• National Ave. & Beardsley St.
• National Ave. & Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy
• Main St. & Evans St.

05/11/2026

A work stoppage impacting minibus routes and MTS Access service will continue into tomorrow. The vast majority of MTS service, including Trolley service, remain unaffected. For real-time assistance, please call Information & Trip Planning at (619) 233-3004

Learn more here:

Monday, May 11, 2026Transdev, which operates minibus and Access services on behalf of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), is in contract negotiations with its bus operators. While both parties are hopeful that an agreement will be made soon, a work stoppage is currently taking place as....

05/07/2026

🚧 Orange Line riders: we are gearing up for another Orange Line weekend closure. Here’s what you need to know to keep your trip moving. 👇

🚊 No Orange Line service between Courthouse Station and Massachusetts Avenue Station on May 16-17.

🚌 Bus shuttles will run between 12th & Imperial and Massachusetts Avenue. (See the shuttle map for more details)

➡️ In downtown, use the UC San Diego Blue Line between America Plaza and 12th & Imperial or use the Green Line between Santa Fe Depot and 12th & Imperial

⚽ Heading to San Diego FC vs. FC Cincinnati on May 16 at Snapdragon Stadium? Green Line service will run normally with extra trains before and after the match.

📲 Stay in the know:

Text “Rail Ready” to 833-859-7016 for closure updates, reopening info, and more.

For the latest closure details and track work updates, visit our Rail Ready page here: https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/current-projects/rail-ready

04/30/2026

Celebrate with us at Fiesta Old Town this Saturday, May 2 through Sunday, May 3!

This free, family-friendly event is packed with excitement. From live Lucha Libre matches and hands-on crafts and games for kids to live entertainment on the Fiesta Old Town Mainstage. Plus, Old Town’s incredible restaurants and retailers will be ready to welcome you for a weekend of food, fun, and celebration.

Hop on the UC San Diego Blue Line or Green Line and ride directly to the Old Town Transit Center. You can also make it easy by using one of MTS’s convenient Park & Ride lots.

Head to our website to learn more: https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/events/fiesta-old-town

04/21/2026

Upcoming weekend track closure 🚧

From April 25–26, track work is rolling in to improve a grade crossing. Here’s what to expect:

🚊 Orange & Green Line trains will stop at Grossmont Center
🚌 Free shuttle buses will connect you between Grossmont and El Cajon
🚊 Copper Line service will run as usual between El Cajon and Santee

Regular service will resume on Monday, April 27.

Riders going to the San Diego FC match on Saturday are encouraged to park at Grossmont or west on the Green Line. If parking at El Cajon or Amaya, please plan for extra travel time.

Plan a little extra time and stay on track by checking your route before you go. More details at the link in bio.

04/16/2026

Meet the MTS Homeless Outreach Team, a dedicated group working on the front lines to support unsheltered individuals across the our system. What began as a small effort in 2021 has grown into a powerful network of partnerships making a real impact across the region.

Through a people-first approach, the team focuses on building trust and connecting individuals to critical resources like shelter, healthcare and social services.

Read the full story, "Planting Seeds on the Front Lines: How MTS Is Supporting San Diego’s Unsheltered Community," here: https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/rider-insider/planting-seeds-front-lines-how-mts-supporting-san-diegos-unsheltered