San Diego Bus Route 856: Cuyamaca College to SDSU Transit Center
Cuyamaca College ↔ SDSU Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 856 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 856 connects Cuyamaca College with SDSU Transit Center. Buses run from 5:40 AM to 10:23 PM.
📋 Route 856 Essential Information
- Route: 856 — Cuyamaca College ↔ SDSU Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 45 towards SDSU Transit Center; 43 towards Cuyamaca College
- First departure: 5:40 AM | Last departure: 10:23 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 856
Route 856 links Cuyamaca College and SDSU Transit Center. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 856 Complete Stop List
Towards SDSU Transit Center (from Cuyamaca College)
- Cuyamaca College
- Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Campo Rd
- Jamacha Bl & Trace Rd
- Jamacha Bl & Calavo Dr
- Jamacha Bl & Lamplighter Village
- Jamacha Bl & Ramundo Way
- Jamacha Bl & Sweetwater Springs Bl
- Jamacha Bl & Spring Glen Ln
- Jamacha Bl & Whitestone Rd
- Jamacha Bl & Maya St
- Jamacha Bl & San Diego St
- Jamacha Bl & San Juhn St
- Jamacha Bl & La Presa Av
- Jamacha Bl & Grand Av
- Jamacha Bl & Kempton St
- Jamacha Bl & Thayer Dr
- Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr
- Sweetwater Rd & Orville St
- Sweetwater Rd & St George St
- Sweetwater Rd & Spring Vista Wy
- Sweetwater Rd & Harness St
- Sweetwater Rd & Blossom Ln
- Sweetwater Rd & Tyler St
- Sweetwater Rd & Troy St
- Broadway & Sweetwater Rd
- Broadway & St John’s Plaza
- Broadway & Washington St
- Broadway & Grove St
- Broadway & Main St (Lemon Grove Depot)
- Broadway & Buena Vista Av
- Broadway & West St
- Broadway & Massachusetts Av
- Broadway & 7080
- College Av & Federal Bl
- College Av & College Grove Dr
- College Av & Billman St
- College Av & University Av
- College Av & Adelaide Av
- College Av & El Cajon Bl
- College Av & Arosa St
- College Av & Mesita Dr
- College Av & Pontiac St
- Campanile Dr & Montezuma Rd
- SDSU Transit Center
Towards Cuyamaca College (from SDSU Transit Center)
- SDSU Transit Center
- College Av & Cresita Dr
- College Av & Mesita Dr
- College Av & Arosa St
- College Av & Soria Dr
- College Av & El Cajon Bl
- College Av & Adelaide Av
- College Av & University Av
- College Av & Streamview Dr
- College Av & College Grove Dr
- Federal Bl & College Av
- Broadway & 7081
- Broadway & Massachusetts Av
- Broadway & West St
- Broadway & Buena Vista Av
- Main St & Broadway (Lemon Grove Depot)
- Broadway & Grove St
- Broadway & Washington St
- Broadway & Sweetwater Rd
- Sweetwater Rd & Troy St
- Sweetwater Rd & Palm St
- Sweetwater Rd & Tyler St
- Sweetwater Rd & Blossom Ln
- Sweetwater Rd & Spring Vista Wy
- Sweetwater Rd & Jamacha Rd
- Orville St & Brucker Av
- Gillispie Dr & Jamacha Bl
- Jamacha Bl & Kempton St
- Jamacha Bl & Grand Av
- Jamacha Bl & La Presa Av
- Jamacha Bl & San Miguel St
- Jamacha Bl & San Diego St
- Jamacha Bl & Maya St
- Jamacha Bl & Whitestone Rd
- Jamacha Bl & Pointe Pkwy
- Jamacha Bl & Sweetwater Springs Bl
- Jamacha Bl & Folex Way
- Jamacha Bl & Lamplighter Village
- Jamacha Bl & Lamplighter Village Dr
- Jamacha Bl & Trace Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Campo Rd
- Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd
- Cuyamaca College
⏰ Route 856 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Cuyamaca College towards SDSU Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:27 AM | 8:42 PM | 16 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 5:54 AM | 9:10 PM | 28 | ~35 min |
From SDSU Transit Center towards Cuyamaca College
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:40 AM | 10:23 PM | 32 | ~30 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 856 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 856
- Cuyamaca College Dr & Jamacha Rd — college
- College Av & Federal Bl — college
- College Av & College Grove Dr — college
- College Av & Billman St — college
- College Av & University Av — university
- College Av & Adelaide Av — college
- College Av & El Cajon Bl — college
- College Av & Arosa St — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 856 — 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 856 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:54 AM from Cuyamaca College and 5:40 AM from SDSU Transit Center.
What time is the last 856 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:10 PM from Cuyamaca College and 10:23 PM from SDSU Transit Center.
Does Route 856 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.