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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 are available for purchase in person at the San Marcos Cashier’s Office and are currently available for purchase online. Beginning August 18th, students will only be able to purchase the monthly pass in person. 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- The Fall 2025 Semester Pass will go on sale on August 18th. The cost of the pass is $172. This pass is valid August 18th through December 31st. Students can purchase the Semester Pass online beginning August 18th or in person.

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 SDM or other reduced rate card) or the Pronto App. Review the online instructions for downloading the Pronto App and completing the purchase online.

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
  • College passes are valid on regular MTS buses, NCTD buses, MTS trolley, and NCTD Sprinter. The college pass is not valid on MTS Rapid Express/NCTD Coaster or FLEX)

Updated 7/11/25 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.