San Diego Bus Route 290: Ash St & Pacific Hwy to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
Ash St & Pacific Hwy ↔ Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 290 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 290 connects Ash St & Pacific Hwy with Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. Buses run from 5:20 AM to 6:06 PM.
📋 Route 290 Essential Information
- Route: 290 — Ash St & Pacific Hwy ↔ Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 10 towards Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station; 10 towards Ash St & Pacific Hwy
- First departure: 5:20 AM | Last departure: 6:06 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 6.00
📖 About Route 290
Route 290 links Ash St & Pacific Hwy and Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 290 Complete Stop List
Towards Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station (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
- Miramar College Transit Station
- Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
Towards Ash St & Pacific Hwy (from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station)
- Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Miramar College 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 290 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Ash St & Pacific Hwy towards Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 3:06 PM | 6:06 PM | 7 | ~30 min |
From Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station towards Ash St & Pacific Hwy
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:20 AM | 8:15 AM | 7 | ~30 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 290 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 290
- Miramar College Transit Station — transit hub
🧭 How to Ride Route 290 — 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 290 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 3:06 PM from Ash St & Pacific Hwy and 5:20 AM from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.
What time is the last 290 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 6:06 PM from Ash St & Pacific Hwy and 8:15 AM from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station.
Does Route 290 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.