Welcome back, adventurers, for another epic year of San Diego Comic-Con! While you’ve been away, the MTS gnomes have been busy upgrading your journey. Here is what's new for 2024.
SDCC PRONTO Cards
Introducing the first-ever San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) PRONTO cards! Grab yours at the Transit Store or select ticket machines and load up with the special SDCC pass, offering sweet discounts on public transit for Comic-Con. Choose your adventure:
- 5-Day Pass: $20 (July 24-28)
- 4-Day Pass: $16 (July 25-28)
- 3-Day Pass: $13 (July 26-28)
- 2-Day Pass: $10 (July 27-28)
For more details, visit our Comic-Con page and click on “Comic-Con Day Passes – Ways to Pay.”
Parking at Snapdragon Stadium
New for 2024! Park at Snapdragon Stadium for just $10/day on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. No parking is available on Friday due to the San Diego Wave game. Parking opens at 8:00 a.m., with no new arrivals accepted after 4:00 p.m. (Stay as long as you like if you’re parked before 4:00 p.m.)
No cash accepted - pay with Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express when you arrive at the stadium.
Tap-To-Pay: One-Way Fares Now Available with Credit Cards
Hate fumbling with passes or apps? Just tap-to-pay! Use your credit/debit card or any contactless payment option (like your smartphone or Apple Watch) on a validator to buy a one-way transit pass. No PRONTO card needed! One-way fares are $2.50 and include free transfers for two hours.
Please note: there is no fare capping with contactless payment, so if you are taking more than a round-trip per day, or traveling multiple days, the discounted SDCC passes on PRONTO may be your best deal.
For more info, check out the Contactless Payment FAQ.
Pop-Up Event Giveaways
Become an Insta-hero! Follow @sdmts on Instagram, use their story template of the day, and visit our pop-ups during Comic-Con weekend for a chance to win grab bags filled with SDCC-inspired transit sticker packs, collector pins, and more. Extra lucky winners might snag commemorative PRONTO cards or gift cards! Visit us at:
- Stadium Station: Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Old Town Transit Center: Friday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- 12th & Imperial Transit Center: Saturday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gaslamp Quarter Digital Information Board: Streaming the Olympics Opening Ceremony
New for 2024! MTS installed a new digital information board at the Gaslamp Quarter station, which will be streaming Peacock content throughout the weekend. And while not Comic-Con related exactly, Gaslamp Quarter is gearing up to be in the spotlight for the Olympics later this week (Olympians are like real life superheroes, right?). On Friday, July 26, 2024, in sync with the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony (10:30 a.m.), Peacock is bringing a party to the streets with a full-scale marching band parading down Fifth Avenue toward the Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station. They’ll be playing Olympics-style fanfare and will arrive at the Gaslamp Quarter Digital Billboard, where they will stream the opening ceremony live. Don't miss out on this epic celebration!
Special Events Line
Not new but still noteworthy: the Special Events Line is back! Running every 15 minutes from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28, it connects Balboa Avenue Transit Center to the 12th & Imperial Transit Center. It serves the UC San Diego Blue Line stations between Balboa Avenue and Santa Fe Depot, then continues along the Green Line to 12th & Imperial, with service to the Convention Center and Gaslamp Quarter.
For more details, download the Comic-Con Trolley System map.
Cosplay Repair Station
Superheroes fear not! If your costume needs a quick fix, head to the Cosplay Repair Station at the San Diego Central Library, just a block north of the 12th & Imperial Transit Center. Visit the San Diego Public Library’s website for more information or check out their other free Comic-Con events.
Now, you’re prepared for a legendary Comic-Con experience! Our new SDCC PRONTO cards are your magic talisman for smooth, discounted rides, while Tap-To-Pay ensures you’re not fumbling for fare like a padawan. The MTS gnomes have done their part; now it’s your turn to embark on this pilgrimage with ease and style. See you on the Trolley, heroes, and may the con be ever in your favor!
