San Diego Bus Route 44: Old Town Transit Center to Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
Old Town Transit Center ↔ Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 44 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 44 connects Old Town Transit Center with Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl. Buses run from 5:19 AM to 11:34 PM.
📋 Route 44 Essential Information
- Route: 44 — Old Town Transit Center ↔ Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 35 towards Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl; 36 towards Old Town Transit Center
- First departure: 5:19 AM | Last departure: 11:34 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 44
Route 44 links Old Town 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 44 Complete Stop List
Towards Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl (from Old Town Transit Center)
- Old Town Transit Center
- Taylor St & Juan St
- Linda Vista Rd & Napa St
- Linda Vista Rd & Mildred St
- Linda Vista Rd & Colusa St
- Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St
- Linda Vista Rd & Usd Main Drwy
- Linda Vista Rd & via Las Cumbres
- Linda Vista Rd & Alcala Knolls Dr
- Linda Vista Rd & Northrim Ct
- Linda Vista Rd & Kramer St
- Linda Vista Rd & Tait St
- Linda Vista Rd & Comstock St
- Linda Vista Rd & Linda Vista Plaza
- Linda Vista Rd & Ulric St
- Linda Vista Rd & Fulton St
- Linda Vista Rd & Genesee Av
- Linda Vista Rd & Wheatley St
- Linda Vista Rd & Daniel Av (N)
- Mesa College Dr & Ashford St
- Armstrong Pl & Mesa College Dr
- Armstrong St & Baltic St
- Armstrong St & Beagle St
- Stalmer St & Angelucci St
- Convoy St & Aero Dr
- Convoy St & Kearny Mesa Rd
- Convoy St & Othello Av
- Convoy St & Armour St
- Convoy St & Balboa Av
- Convoy St & Engineer Rd
- Convoy St & Ronson Rd
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Convoy St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Mercury St
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & 8303
- Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
Towards Old Town 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
- Convoy St & Clairemont Mesa Bl
- Convoy St & Engineer Rd
- Convoy St & Dagget St
- Convoy St & Armour St
- Convoy St & Othello Av
- Convoy St & Ostrow St
- Linda Vista Rd & Stalmer St
- Stalmer St & Angelucci St
- Beagle St & Argyle St
- Armstrong St & Armstrong Pl
- Mesa College Dr & Armstrong Pl
- Mesa College Dr & Armstrong St
- Linda Vista Rd & Mesa College Dr
- Linda Vista Rd & Korink Av (N)
- Linda Vista Rd & Wheatley St
- Linda Vista Rd & Genesee Av
- Linda Vista Rd & Fulton St
- Linda Vista Rd & Ulric St
- Linda Vista Rd & Linda Vista Plaza
- Linda Vista Rd & Comstock St
- Linda Vista Rd & Tait St
- Linda Vista Rd & Kramer St
- Linda Vista Rd & Northrim Ct
- Linda Vista Rd & Alcala Knolls Dr
- Linda Vista Rd & via Las Cumbres
- Linda Vista Rd & Usd Main Entrance
- Linda Vista Rd & Mildred St
- Linda Vista Rd & Napa St
- Taylor St & Sunset St
- Old Town Transit Center
⏰ Route 44 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Old Town Transit Center towards Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:25 AM | 11:34 PM | 34 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:19 AM | 11:34 PM | 65 | ~15 min |
From Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl towards Old Town Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:32 AM | 10:31 PM | 34 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:23 AM | 10:32 PM | 60 | ~15 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 44 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 44
- Mesa College Dr & Ashford St — college
- Armstrong Pl & Mesa College Dr — college
- Clairemont Mesa Bl & Industrial Park — park
- Mesa College Dr & Armstrong Pl — college
- Mesa College Dr & Armstrong St — college
- Linda Vista Rd & Mesa College Dr — college
🧭 How to Ride Route 44 — 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 44 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:19 AM from Old Town Transit Center and 5:23 AM from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl.
What time is the last 44 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 11:34 PM from Old Town Transit Center and 10:32 PM from Complex Dr & Clairemont Mesa Bl.
Does Route 44 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.