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Freedom to work
Freedom to text
Freedom to read
Freedom to spend time with family
Freedom to relax
Welcome to
What is Rapid?
Rapid is an exciting new transit service that provides high frequency, limited-stop trips, all day, every day on most routes.
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• Rapid routes 215, 235, and 237 are the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services to be implemented in the San Diego region
• Partnership between MTS, SANDAG, and Caltrans
• Rapid transit is becoming increasingly popular in urban communities because it offers many rail-like features
Bus Rapid Transit
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Rapid Vehicle Amenities
• Designed for maximum comfort– Forward-facing comfortable seats – Improved lighting and headroom– More natural light
• All vehicles accept on-board cash payments and Compass Cards
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• Enhanced shelters with lighting and seating
• Real-time, next arrival electronic signage
• Convenient Park & Ride lots• Iconic Downtown stations with
new landscaping and wider sidewalks
Rapid Station Amenities
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Rapid Routes
Rapid 215
• One-seat ride between SDSU and Downtown • Improved travel times through use of dedicated lanes
and transit signal priority • The direct route eliminates transfers between
Santa Fe Depot and the San Diego Zoo
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Rapid 235
• Only nine stops between Escondido and Downtown
• Much faster than previous all-day services along the I-15 corridor
• Uses the I-15 Express Lanes to speed travel
Rapid Express
• Weekday, peak-hour service, competitive with driving• Multiple trips south in the morning and north in the evening• Rapid Express 280 between Escondido
& Downtown San Diego • Rapid Express 290 between Rancho Bernardo & Downtown
Rapid 237
• Direct weekday service between Rancho Bernardo and UC San Diego
• Saves 15 minutes compared to current travel times • Uses direct access ramps and I-15 Express Lanes
Rapid Fares
Rapid can save you money
There is a one-time $2 fee for a Compass Card*Valid Youth or Senior/Disabled/Medicare identification required for discount passes
Rapid Route One-way Adult Fare
One-way Senior/ Disabled/ Medicare*
Day Pass on Compass Card
Monthly Pass
Youth Monthly Pass*
Monthly Senior/ Disabled/ Medicare Pass*
Rapid 215 $2.25 $1.10 $5 $72 $36 $18
Rapid 235 and 237 $2.50 $1.25 $5 $72 $36 $18
Rapid Express $5 $2.50 $12 $100 $50 $25
Where can you go on Rapid?
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More information at RapidMTS.com
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More information at RapidMTS.com
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More information at RapidMTS.com