San Diego Bus Route 816: El Cajon Transit Center to Cuyamaca College
El Cajon Transit Center ↔ Cuyamaca College
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 816 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 816 connects El Cajon Transit Center with Cuyamaca College. Buses run from 5:45 AM to 6:42 PM.
📋 Route 816 Essential Information
- Route: 816 — El Cajon Transit Center ↔ Cuyamaca College
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 26 towards Cuyamaca College; 26 towards El Cajon Transit Center
- First departure: 5:45 AM | Last departure: 6:42 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 816
Route 816 links El Cajon Transit Center and Cuyamaca College. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 816 Complete Stop List
Towards Cuyamaca College (from El Cajon Transit Center)
- El Cajon Transit Center
- Washington Av & Grossmont Av
- Washington Av & Johnson Av
- Washington Av & Emerald Av
- Washington Av & Sunshine Av
- Washington Av & Magnolia Av
- Washington Av & Avocado Av
- Washington Av & Lincoln Av
- Washington Av & Mollison Av
- Washington Av & Anza St
- Washington Av & 1st St
- Washington Av & Ballard St
- Washington Av & 2nd St
- Washington Av & Dorothy St
- Washington Av & Jamacha Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Granite Hills Dr
- Jamacha Rd & Gustavo St
- Jamacha Rd & Rancho Winchester Ln
- Jamacha Rd & Chase Av
- Jamacha Rd & Calle Albara
- Jamacha Rd & Brabham St
- Jamacha Rd & Hilton Head Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Willow Glen Dr
- Jamacha Rd & Fury Ln
- Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd
- Cuyamaca College
Towards El Cajon Transit Center (from Cuyamaca College)
- Cuyamaca College
- Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Fury Ln
- Jamacha Rd & Willow Glen Dr
- Jamacha Rd & Hilton Head Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Brabham St
- Jamacha Rd & Calle Albara
- Jamacha Rd & Scottys Wy
- Jamacha Rd & Chase Av
- Jamacha Rd & Plantation Wy
- Jamacha Rd & Gustavo St
- Jamacha Rd & Granite Hills Dr
- Washington Av & Jamacha Rd
- Washington Av & Dorothy St
- Washington Av & South 2nd St
- Washington Av & Ballard St
- Washington Av & 1st St
- Washington Av & Anza St
- Washington Av & Mollison Av
- Washington Av & Lincoln Av
- Washington Av & Avocado Av
- Washington Av & Magnolia Av
- Washington Av & Sunshine Av
- Washington Av & Johnson Av
- Washington Av & Lemon Av
- El Cajon Transit Center
⏰ Route 816 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From El Cajon Transit Center towards Cuyamaca College
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:59 AM | 6:34 PM | 26 | ~30 min |
From Cuyamaca College towards El Cajon Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:45 AM | 6:42 PM | 27 | ~30 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 816 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 816
- Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 816 — 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 816 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:59 AM from El Cajon Transit Center and 5:45 AM from Cuyamaca College.
What time is the last 816 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 6:34 PM from El Cajon Transit Center and 6:42 PM from Cuyamaca College.
Does Route 816 run on weekends?
The current schedule shows weekday departures only — no Saturday service is scheduled on this route.
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.