Coverage of San Diego MTS passes

I have business travel to San Diego (specifically La Jolla) coming up in a few months, and I'm going to extend the trip a bit to enjoy a vacation with my wife. We often rent a car for a trip like this, but we'd like to use only public transportation on this trip if possible.

I'm trying to figure out which pass we should purchase. We'll be staying for just over a week, and since the MTA offers only daily and monthly passes, it's almost certain that we'll get the best value from a monthly pass. But even for the monthly pass, they offer a Regional, a Premium Regional, and COASTER passes for 1, 2, and 3 zones. What does the Premium Regional pass cover that the Regional pass does not? What do the COASTER passes provide over the Regional passes, and what are the zones referred to?

I guess I should clarify that I would like to maximize convenient access to popular attractions in and around the city. Is there a pass that provides access to most popular destinations? Are there notable areas/destinations that this pass would not cover?

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Can you get around San Diego without a car?

Known as \u201cThe Trolley,\u201d San Diego's metro trains service over 50 areas of the city and run on three lines \u2014 including the newly expanded Blue Line, which has recently added multiple stops. Riders can use the Trolley to reach many of the city's most popular attractions.

Is the MTS Free San Diego?

FREE public transportation in San Diego County is now available to anyone age 18 and under with a Youth PRONTO app account or Youth PRONTO card. The Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP) is a pilot program sponsored by SANDAG and the County of San Diego through June 30, 2023.

How much is a monthly bus pass in California?

Monthly Pass: 31-Day Pass. Local \u2013 $70. Senior/Disabled/Medicare Local \u2013 $33. Silver Streak \u2013 $105.

Are San Diego buses free?

Currently, a one-way fare in San Diego on the trolley or bus costs $2.50, so just a few round trips and it can really start adding up. Pronto cards cost $2 and are available at some retail outlets as well as in trolley ticket machines and at transit centers.

MTS breaks ground on first overhead charging station in San Diego County

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