San Diego Bus Route 280: Ash St & Pacific Hwy to Escondido Transit Center
Ash St & Pacific Hwy ↔ Escondido Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 280 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 280 connects Ash St & Pacific Hwy with Escondido Transit Center. Buses run from 5:01 AM to 6:03 PM.
📋 Route 280 Essential Information
- Route: 280 — Ash St & Pacific Hwy ↔ Escondido Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 11 towards Escondido Transit Center; 11 towards Ash St & Pacific Hwy
- First departure: 5:01 AM | Last departure: 6:03 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 6.00
📖 About Route 280
Route 280 links Ash St & Pacific Hwy 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 280 Complete Stop List
Towards Escondido Transit Center (from Ash St & Pacific Hwy)
- Ash St & Pacific Hwy
- Broadway & N Harbor Dr
- Broadway & Pacific Hwy
- Broadway & Kettner Bl
- Broadway & State St
- Broadway & 1st Av
- Broadway & 5th Av
- 11th Av & B St
- Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Del Lago Transit Station
- Escondido Transit Center
Towards Ash St & Pacific Hwy (from Escondido Transit Center)
- Escondido Transit Center
- Del Lago Transit Station
- Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- 10th Av & C St
- Broadway & 4th Av
- Broadway & 2nd Av
- Broadway & Union St
- Broadway & Columbia St
- Broadway & Kettner Bl
- Pacific Hwy & Broadway
- Ash St & Pacific Hwy
⏰ Route 280 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Ash St & Pacific Hwy towards Escondido Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 3:03 PM | 6:03 PM | 7 | ~30 min |
From Escondido Transit Center towards Ash St & Pacific Hwy
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:01 AM | 8:01 AM | 7 | ~30 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 280 is $ 6.00 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 280
- Rancho Bernardo Transit Station — transit hub
- Del Lago Transit Station — transit hub
🧭 How to Ride Route 280 — 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 280 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 3:03 PM from Ash St & Pacific Hwy and 5:01 AM from Escondido Transit Center.
What time is the last 280 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 6:03 PM from Ash St & Pacific Hwy and 8:01 AM from Escondido Transit Center.
Does Route 280 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.