San Diego Bus Route 201: UTC Transit Center Circular via UCSD
UTC Transit Center circular via UCSD
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 201 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 201 connects UTC Transit Center with UCSD. Buses run from 5:50 AM to 11:50 PM.
📋 Route 201 Essential Information
- Route: 201 — UTC Transit Center circular via UCSD
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 14 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 5:50 AM | Last departure: 11:50 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 201
Route 201 links UTC Transit Center and UCSD. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 201 Complete Stop List
Circular route from UTC Transit Center (towards UCSD)
- UTC Transit Center
- La Jolla Village Dr & Regents Rd
- La Jolla Village Dr & Lebon Dr
- VA Hospital
- Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Gilman Dr & Eucalyptus Grove Ln
- Gilman Dr & Evening Way
- Villa La Jolla Dr & Gilman Dr
- Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwy
- Nobel Dr & Lebon Dr
- Palmilla Dr & Lebon Dr
- Regents Rd & Arriba St
- Nobel Dr & Regents Rd
- UTC Transit Center
⏰ Route 201 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From UTC Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:50 AM | 10:05 PM | 61 | ~15 min |
| Monday | 5:50 AM | 11:50 PM | 95 | ~10 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 201 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 201
- VA Hospital — hospital
🧭 How to Ride Route 201 — 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 201 bus start and end?
From UTC Transit Center, the first scheduled departure is at 5:50 AM and the last at 11:50 PM.
Does Route 201 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.