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MTS Pronto Pass- Discounted Transit Passes for Students

Palomar College students are eligible for a discounted Pronto pass through MTS. Discounted passes can be purchased online through the MyPalomar account or in person at the San Marcos Cashier’s Office. Students are required to have a current semester Student Activity Card in order to purchase the Pronto Pass. Please see below for important information including sale dates and availability.

Monthly Pronto Pass- Monthly Pronto Passes and are always available for purchase in person at the San Marcos Cashier’s Office. The cost for the monthly pass is $57.60. Passes go on sale the 20th of the previous month through the 19th of the pass month. For example, October passes are on sale from September 20th through October 19th. Transit pass would only be valid for the month of October.

Semester Pronto Pass (Available beginning in January 2024)- The Spring Semester Pronto Pass will be available for purchase on January 2nd, 2024 both online through your MyPalomar account and in person at the San Marcos Cashier’s Office. The pass is valid January 8th through May 31st, 2024 and costs $184.

     
MTS Adult Regional Monthly Pass is $457.60 per month and is valid for one calendar month. It can be purchased between the 20th of the previous month to the 19th of the pass month in person at the Cashier's Office. The MTS Regional Semester pass is $184 and is valid January 8th through May 31st. This can be purchased January 2nd through March 21st both online and in person at the San Marcos Cashier's Office. Both the monthly and semester passes are valid on the MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, NCTD Bus, and Sprinter. Neither pass is valid on the MTS Rapid express, coaster, or flex bus.

Online Purchase Instructions- Once you have purchased or received a Student Activity Card, you can select the MTS Transit Pass Link under the “Financials” Menu on your MyPalomar Dashboard. If you have not purchased or been authorized to receive an Activity Card, you will be unable to access the MTS Transit Pass link. Palomar College can upload Pronto passes to a physical Pronto card (not reduced rate card) or the Pronto App. For instructions on downloading the Pronto App and completing the purchase online, click here.

Please note:

  • When purchasing a Pronto pass online, your pass will be uploaded to your account the following business day. Passes are not valid until you have been contacted by Cashier’s Office Staff.
  • Once activated, Pronto passes cannot be refunded

Updated 1/18/24 CS

Per the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Palomar College and Metropolitan Transit System, Pronto sales are restricted to Palomar College students only at this time.