San Diego Bus Route 833: El Cajon Transit Center to Santee Town Center
El Cajon Transit Center ↔ Santee Town Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 833 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 833 connects El Cajon Transit Center with Santee Town Center. Buses run from 5:44 AM to 5:48 PM.
📋 Route 833 Essential Information
- Route: 833 — El Cajon Transit Center ↔ Santee Town Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 24 towards Santee Town Center; 24 towards El Cajon Transit Center
- First departure: 5:44 AM | Last departure: 5:48 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 833
Route 833 links El Cajon Transit Center and Santee Town Center. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 833 Complete Stop List
Towards Santee Town Center (from El Cajon Transit Center)
- El Cajon Transit Center
- Parkway Plaza Transit Center
- Johnson Av & Arnele Av
- Fletcher Pkwy & Johnson Av
- Graves Av & Broadway
- Graves Av & Hart Dr
- Graves Av & Greenfield Dr
- Graves Av & Graves Ln
- Graves Av & Bradley Av
- Bradley Av & Graves Av
- Bradley Av & 425
- Bradley Av & Sams Hill Rd
- Mollison Av & Pepper Dr
- Pepper Dr & Marlinda Wy
- Pepper Dr & Vulcan St
- Graves Av & Pepper Dr
- Graves Av & 8253
- Graves Av & Prospect Av
- Magnolia Av & Alexander Wy
- Mission Gorge Rd & 1st-Magnolia Ave
- Mission Gorge Rd & Edgemoor Dr
- Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av
- Mission Gorge Rd & 10152
- Santee Town Center
Towards El Cajon Transit Center (from Santee Town Center)
- Santee Town Center
- Mission Gorge Rd & Tamberly Wy
- Mission Gorge Rd & Cottonwood Av
- Mission Gorge Rd & Edgemoor Dr
- Magnolia Av & Rockvill St
- Magnolia Av & Alexander Wy
- Graves Av & Prospect Av
- Pepper Dr & Graves Av
- Pepper Dr & Vulcan St
- Pepper Dr & Garywood St
- Pepper Dr & Bates Ln
- Mollison Av & Pepper Dr
- Bradley Av & Sams Hill Rd
- Bradley Av & 360
- Graves Av & Bradley Av
- Graves Av & Graves Ln
- Graves Av & Greenfield Dr
- Graves Av & Hart Dr
- Graves Av & Broadway
- Fletcher Pkwy & Magnolia Av
- Johnson Av & Arnele Av
- Parkway Plaza Transit Center
- Marshall Av & Arnele Trolley Station
- El Cajon Transit Center
⏰ Route 833 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From El Cajon Transit Center towards Santee Town Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 9:41 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 5:44 AM | 5:48 PM | 16 | ~50 min |
From Santee Town Center towards El Cajon Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:51 AM | 3:51 PM | 8 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 6:19 AM | 5:47 PM | 16 | ~45 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 833 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 833
- Parkway Plaza Transit Center — park
- Marshall Av & Arnele Trolley Station — transit hub
🧭 How to Ride Route 833 — 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 833 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:44 AM from El Cajon Transit Center and 6:19 AM from Santee Town Center.
What time is the last 833 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 5:48 PM from El Cajon Transit Center and 5:47 PM from Santee Town Center.
Does Route 833 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.