San Diego Bus Route 12: 12th & Imperial Transit Center to Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr
12th & Imperial Transit Center ↔ Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 12 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 12 connects 12th & Imperial Transit Center with Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr. Buses run from 5:43 AM to 11:43 PM.
📋 Route 12 Essential Information
- Route: 12 — 12th & Imperial Transit Center ↔ Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 45 towards Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr; 45 towards 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- First departure: 5:43 AM | Last departure: 11:43 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 12
Route 12 links 12th & Imperial Transit Center and Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 12 Complete Stop List
Towards Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr (from 12th & Imperial Transit Center)
- 12th & Imperial Transit Center
- Imperial Av & 16th St
- Logan Av & Sigsbee St
- Logan Av & Beardsley St
- Logan Av & Chicano Park Bl
- Logan Av & Chicano Park Bl (Chicano Park)
- Logan Av & Sampson St
- 26th St & Sicard St
- National Av & 27th St
- National Av & 29th St
- National Av & 30th St
- National Av & 32nd St
- National Av & 33rd St
- National Av & 35th St
- National Av & 36th St
- National Av & 38th St
- National Av & 40th St
- National Av & 41st St
- Logan Av & 43rd St
- Logan Av & 44th St
- Logan Av & 45th St
- Logan Av & 46th St
- Logan Av & 47th St
- Logan Av & 49th St
- Olvera Av & Euclid Av
- Olvera Av & Gwen St
- Olvera Av & Santa Isabel Dr
- Olvera Av & San Onofre Ter
- Olvera Av & Las Flores Ter
- 58th St & Mira Flores Dr
- Skyline Dr & Radio Dr
- Skyline Dr & 61st St
- Skyline Dr & O’Meara St
- Skyline Dr & Detroit Pl
- Skyline Dr & Woodman St
- Skyline Dr & Rio Lindo Dr
- Skyline Dr & 69th St
- Skyline Dr & Buccaneer Dr
- Skyline Dr & Sychar Rd
- Skyline Dr & Siena St
- Skyline Dr & Deerock Pl
- Meadowbrook Dr & Skyline Dr
- Meadowbrook Dr & Brookhaven Rd
- Meadowbrook Dr & Brookmeadow Pl
- Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr
Towards 12th & Imperial Transit Center (from Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr)
- Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr
- Deep Dell Rd & Paradise Valley Rd
- Brookhaven Rd & Woodway Ct
- Meadowbrook Dr & Skyline Dr
- Skyline Dr & Deerock Pl
- Skyline Dr & Siena St
- Skyline Dr & Sychar Rd
- Skyline Dr & Tuther Way
- Skyline Dr & 69th St
- Skyline Dr & Rio Lindo Dr
- Skyline Dr & Leghorn Av
- Skyline Dr & Detroit Pl
- Skyline Dr & O’Meara St
- Skyline Dr & Ozzie Way
- Skyline Dr & Radio Dr
- 58th St & Mira Flores Dr
- Olvera Av & Las Flores Ter
- Olvera Av & San Onofre Ter
- Olvera Av & Santa Isabel Dr
- Olvera Av & Gwen St
- Olvera Av & Euclid Av
- Logan Av & Euclid Av
- Logan Av & Jarrett Ct
- Logan Av & 47th St
- Logan Av & 46th St
- Logan Av & 45th St
- Logan Av & Dominion St
- National Av & San Pasqual St
- National Av & 41st St
- National Av & 40th St
- National Av & 38th St
- National Av & 36th St
- National Av & 35th St
- National Av & 33rd St
- National Av & 32nd St
- National Av & 30th St
- National Av & 28th St
- National Av & 27th St
- National Av & 26th St
- Logan Av & Sampson St
- Logan Av & I-5 Ramp
- Logan Av & Chicano Park Bl
- Logan Av & Beardsley St
- Logan Av & Sigsbee St
- 12th & Imperial Transit Center
⏰ Route 12 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From 12th & Imperial Transit Center towards Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:43 AM | 11:43 PM | 48 | ~25 min |
| Monday | 5:43 AM | 11:43 PM | 76 | ~15 min |
From Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr towards 12th & Imperial Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:26 AM | 9:29 PM | 43 | ~20 min |
| Monday | 5:54 AM | 10:00 PM | 58 | ~15 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 12 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 12
- Logan Av & Chicano Park Bl — park
- Logan Av & Chicano Park Bl (Chicano Park) — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 12 — 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 12 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:43 AM from 12th & Imperial Transit Center and 5:54 AM from Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr.
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:43 PM from 12th & Imperial Transit Center and 10:00 PM from Paradise Valley Rd & Meadowbrook Dr.
Does Route 12 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.