San Diego Bus Route 215: Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Transit Center
Santa Fe Depot ↔ SDSU Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 215 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 215 connects Santa Fe Depot with SDSU Transit Center. Buses run from 4:32 AM to 1:13 AM.
📋 Route 215 Essential Information
- Route: 215 — Santa Fe Depot ↔ SDSU Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 17 towards SDSU Transit Center; 17 towards India St & C St
- First departure: 4:32 AM | Last departure: 1:13 AM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 215
Route 215 links Santa Fe Depot 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 215 Complete Stop List
Towards SDSU Transit Center (from Santa Fe Depot)
- Santa Fe Depot
- Broadway & 1st Av
- Broadway & 5th Av
- 11th Av & Broadway
- Park Bl & Naval Hospital
- Park Bl & Zoo Pl
- Park Bl & University Av
- Park Bl & Howard Av
- El Cajon Bl & Texas St
- El Cajon Bl & 30th St
- El Cajon Bl & 35th St
- El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
- El Cajon Bl & 43rd St
- El Cajon Bl & Winona Av
- El Cajon Bl & 54th St
- College Av & El Cajon Bl
- SDSU Transit Center
Towards India St & C St (from SDSU Transit Center)
- SDSU Transit Center
- El Cajon Bl & College Av
- El Cajon Bl & 54th St
- El Cajon Bl & Winona Av
- El Cajon Bl & 43rd St
- El Cajon Bl & I-15 Transit Plaza
- El Cajon Bl & 35th St
- El Cajon Bl & 30th St
- El Cajon Bl & Texas St
- Park Bl & Howard Av
- Park Bl & University Av
- Park Bl & Zoo Pl
- Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way
- Park Bl & Broadway
- Broadway & 4th Av
- Broadway & Union St
- India St & C St
⏰ Route 215 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Santa Fe Depot towards SDSU Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 4:55 AM | 1:13 AM | 68 | ~20 min |
| Monday | 4:32 AM | 1:13 AM | 85 | ~15 min |
From SDSU Transit Center towards India St & C St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 4:48 AM | 12:45 AM | 69 | ~20 min |
| Monday | 4:33 AM | 12:20 AM | 86 | ~15 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 215 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 215
- Park Bl & Naval Hospital — hospital
- Park Bl & Zoo Pl — park
- Park Bl & University Av — university
- Park Bl & Howard Av — park
- College Av & El Cajon Bl — college
- El Cajon Bl & College Av — college
- Park Bl & Inspiration Point Way — park
- Park Bl & Broadway — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 215 — 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 215 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 4:32 AM from Santa Fe Depot and 4:33 AM from SDSU Transit Center.
What time is the last 215 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 1:13 AM from Santa Fe Depot and 12:20 AM from SDSU Transit Center.
Does Route 215 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.