San Diego Bus Route 18: Union Grantville Station Circular via Camino Del Rio – Grantville
Union Grantville Station circular via Camino Del Rio – Grantville
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 18 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 18 connects Union Grantville Station with Camino Del Rio – Grantville. Buses run from 7:08 AM to 5:08 PM.
📋 Route 18 Essential Information
- Route: 18 — Union Grantville Station circular via Camino Del Rio – Grantville
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 20 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 7:08 AM | Last departure: 5:08 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 18
Route 18 links Union Grantville Station and Camino Del Rio – Grantville. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 18 Complete Stop List
Circular route from Union Grantville Station (towards Camino Del Rio – Grantville)
- Union Grantville Station
- Camino Del Rio N & Mission Gorge Rd
- Camino Del Rio North & Ward Rd
- Camino Del Rio N & 3456
- Mission City Pkwy & Camino Del Rio N
- Camino Del Rio S & 3160
- Camino Del Rio S & 2828
- Texas St & Camino Del Rio S
- Camino Del Rio N & Qualcomm Wy
- Camino Del Rio N & 2655
- Camino Del Rio N & Mission City Pkwy
- Mission City Pkwy & Camino Del Rio N
- Camino Del Rio S & Mission City Pkwy
- Camino Del Rio S & Scheidler Wy
- Camino Del Rio S & 3505
- Camino Del Rio S & 3661
- Camino Del Rio S & Point Loma Nazerene
- Camino Del Rio S & 4141
- Camino Del Rio S & Caminito Pintoresco
- Union Grantville Station
⏰ Route 18 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Union Grantville Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 7:08 AM | 5:08 PM | 21 | ~30 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 18 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 18
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 18 — 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 18 bus start and end?
From Union Grantville Station, the first scheduled departure is at 7:08 AM and the last at 5:08 PM.
Does Route 18 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.