San Diego Bus Route 43: Balboa Avenue Transit Center to Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
Balboa Avenue Transit Center ↔ Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 43 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 43 connects Balboa Avenue Transit Center with Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl. Buses run from 4:35 AM to 10:43 PM.
📋 Route 43 Essential Information
- Route: 43 — Balboa Avenue Transit Center ↔ Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 25 towards Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl; 29 towards Balboa Avenue Transit Center
- First departure: 4:35 AM | Last departure: 10:43 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 43
Route 43 links Balboa Avenue Transit Center and Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 43 Complete Stop List
Towards Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl (from Balboa Avenue Transit Center)
- Balboa Avenue Transit Center
- Balboa Av & Moraga Av
- Clairemont Dr & Balboa Av
- Clairemont Dr & Dalles Av
- Clairemont Dr & Feather Av (S)
- Clairemont Dr & Feather Av (N)
- Clairemont Dr & Indian Way
- Clairemont Dr & Joplin Av
- Clairemont Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
- Clairemont Dr & Lakehurst Av
- Clairemont Dr & 4976 (Clairemont Town Square)
- Clairemont Dr & Merrimac Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Dubois Dr
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Genesee Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Frink Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Diane Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Longford St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Limerick Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Doliva Dr
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Shawline St (Kaiser)
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffner St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Convoy St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Mercury St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & 8303
- Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
Towards Balboa Avenue Transit Center (from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl)
- Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
- Complex Dr & 8806
- Kearny Villa Rd & Kearny Villa Way
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Kearny Mesa Rd
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Industrial Park
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Mercury St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Convoy St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Ruffner St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Shawline St (Kaiser)
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Doliva Dr
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Limerick Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Longford St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Diane Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Frink Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Genesee Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Dubois Dr
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Clairemont Dr
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Lakehurst Av
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Rolfe Rd
- Clairemont Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
- Clairemont Dr & Joplin Av
- Clairemont Dr & Indian Wy
- Clairemont Dr & Hiawatha Wy
- Clairemont Dr & Fox Av
- Clairemont Dr & Dalles Av
- Clairemont Dr & Chippewa Ct
- Balboa Av & Clairemont Dr
- Balboa Av & Moraga Av
- Balboa Avenue Transit Center
⏰ Route 43 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Balboa Avenue Transit Center towards Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:58 AM | 10:19 PM | 34 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:15 AM | 10:43 PM | 56 | ~20 min |
From Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl towards Balboa Avenue Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:33 AM | 10:02 PM | 32 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 4:35 AM | 10:35 PM | 57 | ~20 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 43 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 43
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Industrial Park — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 43 — 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 43 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:15 AM from Balboa Avenue Transit Center and 4:35 AM from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl.
What time is the last 43 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 10:43 PM from Balboa Avenue Transit Center and 10:35 PM from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl.
Does Route 43 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.