San Diego Bus Route 709: H Street Transit Center to Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy
H Street Transit Center ↔ Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 709 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 709 connects H Street Transit Center with Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy. Buses run from 4:52 AM to 10:29 PM.
📋 Route 709 Essential Information
- Route: 709 — H Street Transit Center ↔ Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 22 towards Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy; 23 towards H Street Transit Center
- First departure: 4:52 AM | Last departure: 10:29 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 709
Route 709 links H Street Transit Center and Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 709 Complete Stop List
Towards Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy (from H Street Transit Center)
- H Street Transit Center
- H St & Broadway
- H St & 5th Av
- H St & 4th Av
- H St & 3rd Av
- H St & 2nd Av
- H St & Corte Helena
- H St & Hilltop Dr
- East H St & Hidden Vista Dr
- East H St & Terra Nova Dr
- East H St & Kernel Pl
- East H St & Paseo Del Rey
- East H St & Tierra Del Rey
- East H St & Paseo Ranchero
- East H St & Buena Vista Wy
- Otay Lakes Rd & East H St
- Otay Lakes Rd & Gotham St (Swc)
- East Palomar St & La Media Rd
- Lomas Verdes Station
- East Palomar St & Santa Rosa Dr
- Eastlake Pkwy & Caminito Positano
- Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy
Towards H Street Transit Center (from Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy)
- Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy
- East Palomar St & Santa Rosa Dr
- Lomas Verdes Station
- La Media Rd & E Palomar St
- Southwestern College Transit Center
- Otay Lakes Rd & Elmhurst St
- East H St & Otay Lakes Rd
- East H St & Buena Vista Wy
- East H St & Paseo Ranchero
- East H St & Tierra Del Rey
- East H St & Paseo Del Rey
- East H St & Del Rey Bl
- East H St & Terra Nova Dr
- East H St & Hidden Vista Dr
- H St & Hilltop Dr
- H St & Corte Helena
- H St & 2nd Av
- H St & 3rd Av
- H St & 4th Av
- H St & Fig Av
- H St & 5th Av
- H St & Broadway
- H Street Transit Center
⏰ Route 709 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From H Street Transit Center towards Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:29 AM | 9:59 PM | 29 | ~35 min |
| Monday | 5:49 AM | 10:29 PM | 59 | ~15 min |
From Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy towards H Street Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:43 AM | 9:43 PM | 31 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 4:52 AM | 10:13 PM | 60 | ~20 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 709 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 709
- Lomas Verdes Station — transit hub
- Southwestern College Transit Center — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 709 — 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 709 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:49 AM from H Street Transit Center and 4:52 AM from Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy.
What time is the last 709 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 10:29 PM from H Street Transit Center and 10:13 PM from Olympic Pkwy & Eastlake Pkwy.
Does Route 709 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.