San Diego Bus Route 235: Santa Fe Depot to Escondido Transit Center
Santa Fe Depot ↔ Escondido Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 235 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 235 connects Santa Fe Depot with Escondido Transit Center. Buses run from 4:43 AM to 10:38 PM.
📋 Route 235 Essential Information
- Route: 235 — Santa Fe Depot ↔ Escondido Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 15 towards Escondido Transit Center; 15 towards India St & C St
- First departure: 4:43 AM | Last departure: 10:38 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 235
Route 235 links Santa Fe Depot and Escondido Transit Center. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 235 Complete Stop List
Towards Escondido Transit Center (from Santa Fe Depot)
- Santa Fe Depot
- Broadway & 1st Av
- Broadway & 5th Av
- Broadway & Park Bl
- G St & 14th St
- I-15 Centerline Station & University Av
- I-15 Centerline Station & El Cajon Bl
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Overland Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex St
- Miramar College Transit Station
- Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Del Lago Transit Station
- Escondido Transit Center
Towards India St & C St (from Escondido Transit Center)
- Escondido Transit Center
- Del Lago Transit Station
- Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Miramar College Transit Station
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Overland Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffin Rd
- I-15 Centerline Station & El Cajon Bl
- I-15 Centerline Station & University Av
- 14th St & F St
- Broadway & Park Bl
- Broadway & 4th Av
- Broadway & Union St
- India St & C St
⏰ Route 235 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Santa Fe Depot towards Escondido Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 4:43 AM | 10:08 PM | 36 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 4:43 AM | 10:38 PM | 65 | ~15 min |
From Escondido Transit Center towards India St & C St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:01 AM | 10:05 PM | 35 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:00 AM | 10:35 PM | 62 | ~15 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 235 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 235
- Broadway & Park Bl — park
- I-15 Centerline Station & University Av — transit hub
- I-15 Centerline Station & El Cajon Bl — transit hub
- Miramar College Transit Station — transit hub
- Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station — transit hub
- Rancho Bernardo Transit Station — transit hub
- Del Lago Transit Station — transit hub
🧭 How to Ride Route 235 — 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 235 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 4:43 AM from Santa Fe Depot and 5:00 AM from Escondido Transit Center.
What time is the last 235 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 10:38 PM from Santa Fe Depot and 10:35 PM from Escondido Transit Center.
Does Route 235 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.