San Diego Bus Route 9: Old Town Transit Center to Jewell St & Garnet Av
Old Town Transit Center ↔ Jewell St & Garnet Av
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 9 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 9 connects Old Town Transit Center with Jewell St & Garnet Av. Buses run from 6:13 AM to 10:16 PM.
📋 Route 9 Essential Information
- Route: 9 — Old Town Transit Center ↔ Jewell St & Garnet Av
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 20 towards Jewell St & Garnet Av; 20 towards Old Town Transit Center
- First departure: 6:13 AM | Last departure: 10:16 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 9
Route 9 links Old Town Transit Center and Jewell St & Garnet Av. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 9 Complete Stop List
Towards Jewell St & Garnet Av (from Old Town Transit Center)
- Old Town Transit Center
- Rosecrans St & Kurtz St
- Sports Arena Bl & 3250
- Sports Arena Bl & Sports Arena Drwy
- Sports Arena Bl & Hancock St
- Seaworld
- Ingraham St & Perez Cove Wy
- Ingraham St & Vacation Rd
- Ingraham St & Crown Point Dr
- Ingraham St & La Cima Dr
- Ingraham St & La Mancha Dr
- Ingraham St & Moorland Dr
- Ingraham St & La Playa Av
- Ingraham St & 3873
- Ingraham St & Fortuna Av
- Ingraham St & Pacific Beach Dr
- Ingraham St & Reed Av
- Ingraham St & Grand Av
- Ingraham St & Garnet Av
- Jewell St & Garnet Av
Towards Old Town Transit Center (from Jewell St & Garnet Av)
- Jewell St & Garnet Av
- Ingraham St & Garnet Av
- Ingraham St & Grand Av
- Ingraham St & Reed Av
- Ingraham St & Pacific Beach Dr
- Ingraham St & Fortuna Av
- Ingraham St & 3866
- Ingraham St & La Playa Av
- Ingraham St & Moorland Dr
- Ingraham St & La Mancha Dr
- Ingraham St & La Cima Dr
- Ingraham St & Riviera Dr
- Ingraham St & Vacation Rd
- Seaworld
- Ingraham St & Dana Landing Rd
- Sports Arena Bl & Midway Dr
- Sports Arena Bl & 3737
- Sports Arena Bl & 3505
- Sports Arena Bl & East Dr
- Old Town Transit Center
⏰ Route 9 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Old Town Transit Center towards Jewell St & Garnet Av
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:27 AM | 8:50 PM | 29 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:13 AM | 8:49 PM | 32 | ~30 min |
From Jewell St & Garnet Av towards Old Town Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:30 AM | 10:17 PM | 33 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:14 AM | 10:16 PM | 36 | ~25 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 9 is $ 3.00 according to the current MTS fare data. Day passes and multi-day passes are usually better value if you ride more than twice — check the agency’s official site or app for the current pass range before you travel.
🗺️ Key Destinations on Route 9
- Ingraham St & Pacific Beach Dr — beach
🧭 How to Ride Route 9 — Step by Step
- Check the schedule below for your direction and get to the stop a few minutes early.
- Have your fare ready — pay on board or use the agency’s official app or card where accepted.
- Signal the driver as the bus approaches and board through the front door.
- Pull the stop-request cord or press the button before your stop and exit through the rear doors.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first 9 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:13 AM from Old Town Transit Center and 6:14 AM from Jewell St & Garnet Av.
What time is the last 9 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 8:49 PM from Old Town Transit Center and 10:16 PM from Jewell St & Garnet Av.
Does Route 9 run on weekends?
Yes — the current schedule shows departures every day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Route and timetable data: MTS via Transit. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with MTS before travelling. Schedule verified October 2026.