San Diego Bus Route 872: El Cajon Transit Center Circular via Chase & Magnolia & El Cajon TC
El Cajon Transit Center circular via Chase & Magnolia & El Cajon TC
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 872 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 872 connects El Cajon Transit Center with Chase & Magnolia & El Cajon TC. Buses run from 5:49 AM to 8:11 PM.
📋 Route 872 Essential Information
- Route: 872 — El Cajon Transit Center circular via Chase & Magnolia & El Cajon TC
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 15 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 5:49 AM | Last departure: 8:11 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 872
Route 872 links El Cajon Transit Center and Chase & Magnolia & El Cajon TC. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 872 Complete Stop List
Circular route from El Cajon Transit Center (towards Chase & Magnolia & El Cajon TC)
- El Cajon Transit Center
- Washington Av & Grossmont Av
- Washington Av & Johnson Av
- Johnson Av & Grant Av
- Chase Av & Johnson Av
- Chase Av & Estes St
- Magnolia Av & Chase Bl
- Magnolia Av & Renette Av
- Magnolia Av & Washington Av
- Magnolia Av & E Camden Av
- W Douglas Av & Magnolia Av
- W Douglas Av & Sunshine Av
- W Douglas Av & El Cajon Bl
- W Main St & Johnson Av
- El Cajon Transit Center
⏰ Route 872 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From El Cajon Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 20 | ~45 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 872 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 872
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 872 — 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 872 bus start and end?
From El Cajon Transit Center, the first scheduled departure is at 5:49 AM and the last at 8:11 PM.
Does Route 872 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.