Pronto - San Diego

Pronto - San Diego

North County Transit District

30K ratings
258 reviews
#202 in free Travel
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 15, 2021
  • January 14, 2025

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Easily purchase transit fares for San Diego County. Add money to your account and scan your phone at validators for each trip. The app automatically ensures you always get the best fare, capping at daily and monthly pass rates.

Mobile fare purchase
Pay-as-you-go fares
Real-time arrivals
Trip planning
Service status updates
Manage PRONTO cards
Save favorite stops
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What's New in Pronto

4.100

January 14, 2025

Bug Fixes and Enhancements

Charts

Top Free

📊 202

Travel

The app has maintained its position at 202 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

why does the app kick me off every time?

within the past 5 months, the app has kicked me out my account 3 times now. Once, I had the app open and ready to scan, and as the bus pulled up, it logged me out. Most recently, the app kicked me off my account again, and I attempted to log in 4 times until log in was successful. it’s really annoying to deal with. once, okay whatever. but 3 times over the span of a a couple weeks is crazy. not to mention with the recent schedule changes, for the past week the app showed inaccurate schedules. there’s fixing that needs to be done and taken care of.
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Only 1 use

Attempted to use my pronto app to purchase MTS Trolley tickets for myself and my kids. You can only use the app for 1 person, so 1 tap at the station. That was frustrating. Ended up needing to use the kiosk machine to purchase for my kids.

Garbage

Fire every boomer that approved this app. How difficult does it have to be? This is what happens when someone hires their grandson to create an app. It’s literally embarrassing.

Do better

I feel like a lot of these reviews must be fake. This app is horrible. Incredibly slow and there’s several things about the user experience that can be improved with regards to payment methods. Also the scanner at the trolley stations and buses are horrible. You have to scan at a certain angle under certain lighting conditions. I’d rather have a physical card
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Cant sign in to app

But i can sign into the website…

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Account transfer issues between devices

Bug

Problems loading funds and seeing balance updates

Bug

Inconsistent scanning at validators and on buses

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Integrate with Apple Wallet for easier access

Feature

Improve trip planning functionality

Feature

Allow account balance to be used for multiple riders

Feature

Provide more user-friendly payment options

Feature

FAQ

What does the PRONTO app do?

The PRONTO app simplifies purchasing fares for MTS and NCTD transit in San Diego County. You can add money to your account, scan your phone at validators for each trip, and plan your journeys. It also provides real-time arrival information and service status updates.

How does the fare system work in the PRONTO app?

The app uses a pay-as-you-go system where fares are deducted from your loaded balance. You'll never be charged more than a Day Pass ($6 Adult/$3 Reduced) or a Month Pass ($72 Adult/$23 Reduced) within a calendar day or month, respectively. Progress towards these passes is tracked within the app.

Is the PRONTO app free to use?

Yes, the PRONTO app itself is free to download and use. You only pay for your transit fares and any money you load onto your PRONTO account.

What devices is the PRONTO app compatible with?

The app description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, it is designed for mobile phones, implying compatibility with most modern smartphones running iOS or Android operating systems.

Can I manage multiple transit cards for my family?

Yes, the PRONTO app allows you to manage multiple PRONTO cards for your family or group. You can register cards, load money, set up autoload, and block/unblock lost or stolen cards through the app.