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3.9 (7 reviews)
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Metropolitan Transit Center

Metropolitan Transit Center

3.3(25 reviews)
0.0 mi•East Village

ONE OF THE BEST METRO SYSTEMS! I've been to several metropolitan areas in my life and SD's Transit…read moreCenter is extremely organized and easy to understand. The pronto machines can be a little wonky when trying to purchase a pass, however, there's always a staff member ready to help at the transit center. The staff take their jobs seriously both during small and large events. Serving as the main hub, there's a lot of people walking around here. Somehow the staff consistently keep up with the needs of the passengers.

So I will admit I am not a fan of this Stop. It is very centralized around a lot of places which is…read morenice. But there is such an influx of homeless hanging out and camping out down here still. It's come along way. But still smells pretty funky along the trolley station here. Security isn't very active here which I feel like the transit security should be. Instead, I saw 7 or 8 of them in a corner talking and standing around. I personally don't feel safe at this stop. There tends to always be sketchy individuals lurking here. I feel like I need to constantly scan my surroundings when I wait for the trolley here. There is a market that's open right here which is good can grab a drink or snack, etc. The trolley runs pretty frequent. It is centered for the blue, the orange line and the Greenline. But with that being said I really do try to avoid this stop if I can for those reasons.

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Metropolitan Transit Center - Pronto cards are the best you can use with the balance and still get transferer to others.

Pronto cards are the best you can use with the balance and still get transferer to others.

Metropolitan Transit Center - With the many machines at the malls and the stadiums is make sure your card is loaded and tapped.

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With the many machines at the malls and the stadiums is make sure your card is loaded and tapped.

America Plaza Trolley Station - American plaza superstructure as the trolley passes through never try to stop the trolley .

America Plaza Trolley Station

3.9(21 reviews)
1.6 mi•Banker's Hill

One of the many statiobz tgat can be considered as one of the many Hollywoodl locatopns there has…read morebeen spmd of the major movies that have been filmex at the end of Broadway. For the Santa Train Station for the American Plaza train and trolley have been the historical centers for the start of thesteam trains of San Diego. Taking thd trolley to the downtown area the train station was the center of the many of the cities history with the history of the Navy that left from the San Diego Pier. Travel to the American Plaza station you can come across the many places for great lunch if you need perscription pickup there is the CVS at the 5th ave station. Travel from the 12th and Imperial that it takes about 15minutess the travel time you can travel by way of the Blue Line. American Plaza has one of the best pizza eateries with a great bistro around the corner where you see a great selections that they have a grreat menu to choose from. Travel through the Cst buziness district the many placez along the way of the cities businesses for the American Plaza is one of the Historical History. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer the many locations pf the pier and the train station American Plaza the train ststion of the early years of San Diego . For the American Plaza is the welcpme for the trolley going up through Cst connections to the many busses are along the great for travel and a day of fun.

The America Plaza Trolley Station is at the base of One America Plaza, San Diego's tallest and most…read moredistinctive skyscraper. It is literally across the street from the Santa Fe Depot, and most Blue Line trains stop at both America Plaza and the Depot. The Station itself is curved with two tracks and ticket machines. It is partially covered. On the rare occasion when I use this station, it's because the train I'm on terminates here ... and I walk over to the Depot to finish my trip.

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America Plaza Trolley Station - Pronto pedestals is taken care of your card make sure you do before you board.

Pronto pedestals is taken care of your card make sure you do before you board.

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America Plaza Trolley Station - When you see the sun go down the colors turn to older timers when you see girders and frames .

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When you see the sun go down the colors turn to older timers when you see girders and frames .

Santa Fe Train Depot - Check in and baggage claim

Santa Fe Train Depot

3.7(231 reviews)
1.2 mi•Little Italy

Heads up: There's currently a lot of construction going on around this train station, so if you're…read moreubering here I would give yourself extra time as your car may need to circle back around or drop you off at a further point with a bit if a walk. The station itself is older but that gives it some charm. If you're coming here thinking you're going to have a whole bunch of food options, think again. There's one little kiosk with a guy selling a few sandwiches and coffee. Honestly though the kiosk guy was great, really friendly even early in the morning. I wasn't exactly sure how this whole thing worked since I'm not from here, but the attendant was nice and explained that my train would have a line up starting 20 minutes before boarding, then we'd all board together. If you're taking a train out of here I'd give yourself extra time and bring your own food (but stop by the kiosk guy for a coffee, he's a delight).

The staff here are rude; lacking basic customer service etiquette and accountability…read more I had a nasty fall on a large puddle of unattended water (no hazard sign). My phone screen is shattered and I have large, colorful bruises all along my knees and left thigh which appeared immediately. I was even bleeding a bit through my clothes. The janitor cleaned the water but was otherwise dismissive and lacking empathy even after seeing the damages. So, I asked him to apologize repeatedly for neglecting his duty . He adamantly refused, stating that "HE (personally) didn't spill the water" and "can't be everywhere at once" lol. The manager had the sense to apologize but was condescending. Talking over me the entire time, loudly defending the janitor within earshot of him. Mansplaining excuses that are NOT the customer's burden to understand such as: "we can't hire janitors 24/7" and "you said the spill looked like it was there for a while? Well, he ONLY clocked in 1hr ago and cleans the restrooms first". How is that my business lol? Any assigned duty during his shift is his responsibility. It's just common sense to apologize. Your internal staffing issues are also not a customer concern; you simply need more janitors or at least for them to prioritize tasks more efficiently. I've worked as a server and can't count the number of times I've had to fix and take accountability for a previous shift's mistake, btw. Annoying to listen to the manager trying to refute and twist all of my legitimate points in the janitor's defense. Yet, fully admitting that he needs to be admonished. Stop being your employee's boy. Teach basic respect. He even countered that this person is a "third party" hire when I pointed out that he still works for and therefore, represents Amtrak. Ridiculous LMFAO. Even ChatGPT finds them rude lol. No professionalism.

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Santa Fe Train Depot - Clean and calm

Clean and calm

Santa Fe Train Depot - Inside - doors wide open in winter - and no heat in the building

Inside - doors wide open in winter - and no heat in the building

Santa Fe Train Depot - Inside

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Rio Vista Trolley Station

Rio Vista Trolley Station

3.5(13 reviews)
4.7 mi•Mission Valley

The Rio Vista Trolley Station can be considered as one of the best in the back area of Mission…read moreValley and the many areas that are near there have many more bus connections and the connections from the Camino Del Rio area . The many trolley stations that have had the connections to the trolley centers that are stretched out from the East County and the San Diego State University Is Being used as the main Transit and connection point just as the College Grove Shopping center was used . The shopping center the is located behind the main condos and the Grand Fountain can be one of the most beautiful centers in Mission Valley . The many shops at the Rio Vista Shopping are many of the eateries of Wendy's and the California Wood Fried Pizza which has some of the best food . Amongst the shops that you have at the housing complex is of financial and that of a great fish taco place that has great fish tacos and with a great wine and convenience place . The housing building is a large condo and stylish designer Apartments that have a large Indoor swimming pool that you have to be a resident . With the stadium construction that is currently on going at the old Qualcomm Site that has been torn down the new stadium that is currently under construction and the traffic that does not travel near or by there . With the Rio Vista Trolley Station you have a great many eateries and the many large home centers that can be accessed by way of the trolley and the trolley station does have another library that is right there near by . The many places you can go on the trolley you can get to many places and the many shopping centers that are just a walk across the street many that do rely on there car to get around . As an elite reviewer the Rio Vista Trolley center is a great location that you can go to the library and also have lunch in the same day . Have safe travel and take as day out and take the train and take the trolley you will be surprised what the transit center and the many places the trolley goes to .

You can buy good weed there and everyone's super cool about when you buy weed and exchange hands to…read morebuy a nickel sack some nugs some trees yeah it's wonderful for that alone I changed it to one star because the staff at the promenade or a bunch of assholes

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Rio Vista Trolley Station
Rio Vista Trolley Station
Rio Vista Trolley Station

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Willow Blue Line Station - Elevated above ground station

Willow Blue Line Station

3.9(41 reviews)
96.8 mi

Metro Blue Line has got to be the worst line out of all the Metrorail lines in Los Angeles and Los…read moreAngeles County. Many Homeless people hitch this line from Downtown Los Angeles to Downtown Long Beach or vice versa. The smell is horrible! The majority of people riding on this train are lower class income people that has no personal etiquette. This train is out of control. This line lacks safety for your well-being. You hardly see security or law enforcement on this line. Beware of this line, you will encounter all types of people that are crazy, deranged, violent, smelly, loud, strange, weird etc.. You name it. Overall, it's a solid line for transportation from Point A-B. It's safe pertaining to engineering and train conductors. The people inside determines your experience. Ride at your own risk. This depends on the individual riding. If you have street smart and have a thick coat to tolerate these kind of things. You are good to go. So that is why I put a Maybe in rating. Public Transportation is not for everyone. Stay safe

I hadn't ridden the metro since pre-covid and I was a little apprehensive in doing so as I had read…read moreabout so many fatal incidents occurring between passengers during covid up until a year ago. I was invited to a friend's holiday party and he lives near the VT Sunset station and didn't feel like dealing with traffic so I decided to take the metro. Nothing has really changed other than the A line (formerly blue line) goes all the way to Pomona now (used to end at 7th St Metro station). They now have some Metro guards that hop on and then off at Rosa Parks station. How about for the entire duration of the route??? One thing I've noticed is the day pass went back down to 5.00 (from 7.00) and the 1.75 fare (one way) has remained the same amount since before covid (probably to keep people riding it). The one pro to this station is plenty of free parking and there were a ton of spots available.

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Willow Blue Line Station
Willow Blue Line Station
Willow Blue Line Station

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