San Diego Bus Route 985: UCSD Central Campus Station Circular via Torrey Pines & UCSD Central Campus
UCSD Central Campus Station circular via Torrey Pines & UCSD Central Campus
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 985 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 985 connects UCSD Central Campus Station with Torrey Pines & UCSD Central Campus. Buses run from 6:12 AM to 7:08 PM.
📋 Route 985 Essential Information
- Route: 985 — UCSD Central Campus Station circular via Torrey Pines & UCSD Central Campus
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 12 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 6:12 AM | Last departure: 7:08 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 985
Route 985 links UCSD Central Campus Station and Torrey Pines & UCSD Central Campus. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 985 Complete Stop List
Circular route from UCSD Central Campus Station (towards Torrey Pines & UCSD Central Campus)
- UCSD Central Campus Station
- N Torrey Pines Rd & UCSD Northpoint Drwy
- John Jay Hopkins Dr & General Atomics Ct
- N Torrey Pines Rd & John J Hopkins Dr
- Torreyana Rd & Road to The Cure & Science Park Rd
- Torreyana Rd & Callan Rd (before Turn)
- 11099 Callan Rd
- N Torrey Pines Rd & Science Park Rd
- N Torrey Pines Rd & John Hopkins Dr
- N Torrey Pines Rd & Scripps Clinic Drwy
- N Torrey Pines Rd & Genesee Av
- UCSD Central Campus Station
⏰ Route 985 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From UCSD Central Campus Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 21 | ~40 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 985 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 985
- Torreyana Rd & Road to The Cure & Science Park Rd — park
- N Torrey Pines Rd & Science Park Rd — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 985 — 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 985 bus start and end?
From UCSD Central Campus Station, the first scheduled departure is at 6:12 AM and the last at 7:08 PM.
Does Route 985 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.