San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System or MTS is the public transit provider for Central, South, Northeast and Southeast San Diego County, California. It includes the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Coronado, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Poway & Santee.
History
- MTS absorbed San Diego County Transit System and Chula Vista Transit in 2002.
Fares
Facilities
Office
- Address: 1255 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
- Phone:
- Admin: 619-231-1466
- Customer Service:
- MTS Buses: 619-238-0100
- San Diego Trolley: 619-595-4949
- InfoExpress: 619-685-4900
- Regional Transit Information: 619-233-3004
Bus Divisions
- Imperial Avenue Division - 100 16th St., San Diego, CA 92101
- Kearny Mesa Division - 4630 Ruffner St., San Diego, CA 92111
- South Bay Maintenance Facility - 3650A Main St., Chula Vista, CA 91911
- East County Bus Maintenance Facility - 1213 N. Johnson Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
- Copley Park Maintenance Facility - 7490 Copley Park Pl., San Diego, CA 92111
- Boulevard Parking Lot - 40945 Old Hwy 80, Boulevard, CA 91905 (Route 888 Parking lot only as drivers report to ECBMF)
- Campo Parking Lot - (Route 894 only, Drivers report to ECBMF)
- Borrego Parking lot - (Routes 891 and 892 only, Drivers report to ECBMF)
Light Rail Divisions
- 1341 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
Bus routes
See San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus routes.
Light rail network
Lines
- UC San Diego Blue - San Ysidro - America Plaza/UTC
- Green - Santee - 12th & Imperial
- Orange - El Cajon/Arnele Ave to Courthouse
- Silver (SDE&G) - Downtown Loop
Stations
Bus Fleet
Active
Division abbreviations: IAD = Imperial Avenue Division; KMD = Kearny Mesa Division; SBMF = South Bay Maintenance Facility; ECBMF = East County Bus Maintenance Facility; CPMF = Copley Park Maintenance Facility; Campo Lot = Caltrans Lot in Campo, CA for Rural Route 894; Boulevard Parking Lot = Caltrans Lot in Boulevard, CA for Rural Route 888.
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Paint scheme | Engine | Transmission | Division | Notes |
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201-223 | 2015 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1400B | KMD | |||
601-626 | 2011 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C | IAD | |||
701-731 | 2012 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C | IAD | |||
801-826 | 2013 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1400B | IAD | |||
901-912 | 2014 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1700B | KMD | |||
1101-1129 | 2013 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1700B | KMD |
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1201-1218 | 2013 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1700B | IAD |
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1301-1313 | 2015 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1700B | KMD | Used on routes 7 and 10. | ||
1401-1410 | 2017 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G NZ |
ZF 6AP1400B | KMD | |||
1501-1506 | 2019 | NFI | XE40 | Siemens ELFA2 | XALT Energy | KMD, ECBMF, SBMF | |||
1601-1602 | 2020 | Gillig | Low Floor Plus EV 40' (G28D102N4) |
Cummins Battery Electric System |
IAD |
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1603-1607 | 2021 | Gillig | Low Floor Plus EV 40' (G28D102N4) |
Cummins Battery Electric System |
IAD |
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1701-1738 | 2020-2021 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1420B | IAD, KMD |
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1801-1826 | 2021 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1720B | IAD | |||
1901-1924 | 2023 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1720B | KMD |
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2001-2014 | 2015 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1400B | SBMF | |||
2101-2136 | 2017 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G NZ |
ZF 6AP1400B | SBMF | |||
2201-2238 | 2022 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1420B | SBMF |
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2301-2324 | 2013 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1400B | SBMF & ECBMF |
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2401-2438 | 2014-2015 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1400B | SBMF | |||
2601-2632 | 2021 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1420B | SBMF |
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2781-2787 | 2018 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1400B | SBMF |
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2791-2795 | 2021 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1400B | SBMF | |||
2901-2922 | 2012 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C | SBMF | |||
2923-2927 | 2011 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C | SBMF | Ex 622-626. | ||
3001-3006 | 2014 | Ford ElDorado National |
F-550 Aero Elite |
Ford Triton 3V SEFI V10 6.8L |
Ford 5R110W | CPMF |
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3101-3131 | 2016 | Ford ElDorado National |
F-550 Aero Elite |
Ford Triton 3V SEFI V10 6.8L |
Ford 5R110W | CPMF |
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3506-3508 | 2019 | Ford/Starcraft | F550/Allstar XL | ECBMF | |||||
7401-7410 | 2017 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport ISL G NZ |
ZF 6AP1700B | SBMF |
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7501-7517 | 2017-2018 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport ISL G NZ |
ZF 6AP1700B | SBMF |
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7551-7562 | 2023 | NFI | XE60 | Siemens | SBMF |
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8201-8213 | 2015 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6AP1400B | ECBMF |
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8301-8338 | 2016 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins Westport ISL G 8325: Cummins Westport ISL G NZ |
ZF 6AP1400B | ECBMF |
| ||
8351-8356 | 2019 | Gillig | Low Floor CNG 40' (G31D102N4) |
Cummins Westport L9N |
ZF 6AP1420B | ECBMF |
| ||
8531-8554 | 2020 | MCI | D4500CT CNG | Cummins ISX-12N | Allison B500 | ECMBF |
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On order
Fleet Number(s) |
Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Paint scheme | Engine | Transmission | Division | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(138 buses) | 2022-2027 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport L9N |
TBD |
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(30 buses) | 2022-2027 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport L9N |
TBD |
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(91 buses) | 2022-2027 | NFI | XE40 | TBD | TBD |
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(34 buses) | 2022-2027 | NFI | XE60 | TBD | TBD |
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(12 buses) | TBD | NFI | XE60 | TBD | TBD |
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Retired
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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200 series | 1999-2000 | ElDorado National | Transmark RE | Cummins | Allison |
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201-225 | 1989 | Ikarus USA | 416.01 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC | Allison HTB-748 |
| |
301-332 | 5/1991 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
| |
301-350 | 2008 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C |
| |
401-412 | 2005 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
ZF 6HP592C | 408-412 have since been sent off to East County division and renumbered to their respected South Bay numbering. | |
501-510 (1st) | 1/1984 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-747 |
| |
511-542 | 12/1983 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-747 |
| |
543-545 | 1984 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40TB1026V92) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-747 |
| |
501-512 (2nd) | 2009 | NFI | GE35LFR | Ford Triton V10 6.8L |
ISE Thundervolt TB40-HG |
| |
801-825 | 1975 | GMC | T8H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 | 817 & 822 remained on MTS property as late as 2005 for police usage. | |
901-965 | 1981 | GMDD | T8H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 |
| |
1001-1045 | 1978 | MAN-AMG | SG-220-18-2A | MAN D2566 MLUM | Renk-Doromat 874A |
| |
1001-1026 | 2008 | NABI | 60-BRT CNG | Cummins Westport ISL G |
Allison B500R | ||
1101-1150 | 1993 | NFI | D60 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR |
Allison HTB-748 |
| |
1201-1260 | 11/1991 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
| |
1261-1280 | 11/1991 | Gillig | Phantom Suburban 40' (40102TB6V92T) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
| |
1301-1304 | 1994 | NFI | C40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | ZF 4HP590 |
| |
1401-1429 | 1995 | NFI | C40 | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R | Retired in 2011. | |
1501-1527 | 1997 | NFI | C40LF | 1501-1526: Detroit Diesel Series 50G 1527: Cummins Westport B Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | 1527 was converted into an ISE Natural Gas-Electric Hybrid bus. | |
1601-1631 | 2000 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R |
| |
1801-1873 | 2001 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | Retired in 2014-2016. | |
1901-1913 | 2001 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR | Allison B500R | Retired in 2015-2016. | |
2001-2051 | 1995 | NFI | C40 | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R |
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2070-2080s series | 1997 | ElDorado National | Transmark RE | Cummins | Allison |
| |
2101-2117 | 1995 | NFI | C40 | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R | ||
2201-2210 | 2000 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | ||
2501-2514 | 2000 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | ||
2601-2614 | 2001-2002 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | 2001 models. | |
2701-2706 | 2005 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
ZF 6HP592C | ||
2707-2740 | 2005 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
ZF 6HP592C |
| |
2771-2777 | 2007 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II MAX CNG | Cummins Westport B Gas Plus |
Allison B300R | ||
2801-2873 | 2009 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C |
| |
3400-3425 | 2008 | Chevrolet/ ElDorado National |
C5500/ Aero Elite |
Chevrolet V8 8.1L | Allison 2200 | ||
3451 | 2008 | Chevrolet/ Goshen |
C5500/ Sentinel |
Chevrolet V8 8.1L | Allison 2200 | ||
3452-3453 | 2008 | Chevrolet/ ElDorado National |
C5500/ Aero Elite |
Chevrolet V8 8.1L | Allison 2200 |
| |
3501-3505 | 2009 | Chevrolet/ ElDorado National |
C5500/ Aero Elite |
Chevrolet V8 8.1L | Allison 2200 |
| |
6001-6016 | 2001 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | 6007, 6008 & 6011 were sold to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey 720, 719 & 772. | |
7001-7015 | 2000 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | ||
7016-7025 | 2001 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus |
Allison B400R | ||
7101-7106 | 2005 | ElDorado National | E-Z Rider II CNG | Cummins Westport B Gas Plus |
Allison B300R |
| |
7201-7205 | 2008 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C |
| |
7301-7302 | 2009 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport ISL G |
ZF 6HP594C | Retired in 2022 | |
8030-8035 | 1993 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (35102TBS50) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 | ZF 4HP590 | ||
8036-8041 | 1995 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (35102TBS50) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 |
Allison B400R | Ex 041-046. | |
8051-8060 | 1996 | ElDorado National | Transmark RE | Cummins | Allison |
| |
8101-8133 | 2001 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R |
| |
8200s series | 2001 | ElDorado National | Transmark RE | Cummins | Allison | Known units: 8204 | |
8501-8526 | 2007 | Blue Bird | Express 4500 | Cummins ISX (14.9L) | Allison B500R |
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Buses Acquired from the San Diego Transit System
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201-230 | 11-12/1959 | GMC | TDH-5301 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH |
| |
231-260 | 9/1960 | GMC | TDH-5301 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH | ||
301-350 | 12/1967-02/1968 | GMC | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VS2-6 | 345 was eventually bought by a private owner for an RV conversion. It was listed on Craigslist in Elk Grove, CA on 11/4/2018.[13] | |
401-440 | 1/1972 | GMC | T6H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VS2-6 | ||
501-510 | 9/1956 | GMC | TDH-4801 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH | ||
511-530 | 8/1957 | GMC | TDH-4801 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH | ||
531-550 | 4/1958 | GMC | TDH-4801 | Detroit Diesel 6-71 | Allison VH | ||
601-650 | 12/1967 | GMC | TDH-4519 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VS2-6 | 638 preserved by MTS.[14] | |
701-725 | 1974 | Flxible | 53102-8-1 | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison VS2-8 |
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Light rail fleet
San Diego Trolley, Incorporated (SDTI) is the operator of the LRT and is a subsidiary of San Diego MTS.
Active roster
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motors | Notes |
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2001-2050 | 1993-96 | Siemens | SD100 |
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2051-2052 | 1998 | Siemens | SD100 |
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3001-3011 | 2004-05 | Siemens | S70 | |||
4001-4065 | 2011-13 | Siemens | S70 |
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5001-5045 | 2019 | Siemens | S700 |
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5046-5092 | 2022-2023 | Siemens | S700 |
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Silver Line exclusive Heritage Vehicles | ||||||
529-530 | 1946 | St. Louis | PCC |
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1001 | 1978 | Siemens-Duwag | U2 |
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Retired Roster
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motors | Notes |
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1001-1014 | 1978 | Siemens-Duwag | U2 |
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1015-1024 | 1982 | Siemens-Duwag | U2 |
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1025-1030 | 1986 | Siemens-Duwag | U2 | |||
1031-1050 | 1989 | Siemens-Duwag | U2 |
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1051-1071 | 1990 | Siemens-Duwag | U2 |
MTS Access (paratransit)
Active
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Make | Model | Paint scheme | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3201-3226 | 2017 | Ford/Starcraft | E450/Allstar | |||||
3351-3396 | 2016 | Ford/Starcraft | E450/Allstar | |||||
3631-3665 | 2018 | Ford/Starcraft | E450/Allstar | |||||
3701-3714 | 2019 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
Retired
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Make | Model | Paint scheme | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3201-3270 | 2006 | Ford/ElDorado National | E450/Aerotech 220 | Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | ||||
3301-3350 | 2008 | Ford/Starcraft | E450/Allstar | Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Awards New Flyer a Contract for up to 165 Articulated Xcelsior Bus, www.newflyer.com, retrieved on 2013-01-20.
- ↑ San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Exercises Options for Ten 60-Foot Xcelsior CNG Buses, New Flyer Industries. Dated and retrieved on March 3, 2017.
- ↑ 2021 XE60 order
- ↑ www.facebook.com
- ↑ www.youtube.com
- ↑ www.youtube.com
- ↑ www.facebook.com
- ↑ www.ebay.com
- ↑ www.ebay.com
- ↑ www.bargainbusnews.com Link & www.busesforsale.com, 9 Images ("-1.jpg" to "-9.jpg")
- ↑ www.flickr.com
- ↑ transitsales.com
- ↑ sacramento.craigslist.org
- ↑ www.facebook.com/sdmts
External links
- Metropolitan Transit System
- http://idiom.ucsd.edu/~mmyslin/mtsdivs.html San Diego Transit operating divisions project: Maps and graphs with the results of a 3-month, 800-data-point bus logging project to determine the equipment and routes of each main fleet operating division