San Diego Bus Route 701: Palomar Street Transit Center to H Street Transit Center
Palomar Street Transit Center ↔ H Street Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 701 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 701 connects Palomar Street Transit Center with H Street Transit Center. Buses run from 5:33 AM to 10:30 PM.
📋 Route 701 Essential Information
- Route: 701 — Palomar Street Transit Center ↔ H Street Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 35 towards H Street Transit Center; 36 towards Palomar Street Transit Center
- First departure: 5:33 AM | Last departure: 10:30 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 701
Route 701 links Palomar Street Transit Center and H Street Transit Center. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 701 Complete Stop List
Towards H Street Transit Center (from Palomar Street Transit Center)
- Palomar Street Transit Center
- Palomar St & Broadway
- Anita St & Broadway
- Anita St & 501
- Anita St & 4th Av
- 4th Av & Tremont St
- 4th Av & Zenith St
- Main St & 3121
- Main St & Del Monte Av
- Main St & Albany Av
- Main St & Mace St
- Hilltop Dr & Main St
- Hilltop Dr & E Orange Av
- Hilltop Dr & East Rienstra St
- Hilltop Dr & Castle Park HS
- Hilltop Dr & Palomar St
- Hilltop Dr & East Oxford St
- Hilltop Dr & East Naples St
- Hilltop Dr & East L St
- Hilltop Dr & East J St
- Hilltop Dr & East I St
- H St & Hilltop Dr
- H St & Corte Helena
- 1st Av & G St
- 1st Av & F St
- F St & 2nd Av
- F St & 3rd Av
- F St & Garrett Av
- 4th Av & F St
- 4th Av & G St
- 4th Av & Scripps Hospital
- H St & Fig Av
- H St & 5th Av
- H St & Broadway
- H Street Transit Center
Towards Palomar Street Transit Center (from H Street Transit Center)
- H Street Transit Center
- H St & Broadway
- H St & 5th Av
- 4th Av & H St
- 4th Av & G St
- 4th Av & Park Wy
- F St & 4th Av
- F St & Garrett Av
- F St & 3rd Av
- F St & Del Mar Av
- F St & 2nd Av
- 1st Av & F St
- 1st Av & Alpine Av
- H St & Corte Helena
- H St & Hilltop Dr
- Hilltop Dr & I St
- Hilltop Dr & J St
- Hilltop Dr & Telegraph Canyon Rd
- Hilltop Dr & L St
- Hilltop Dr & Naples St
- Hilltop Dr & Oxford St
- Hilltop Dr & Palomar St
- Hilltop Dr & E Rienstra Dr
- Hilltop Dr & Jicama Wy
- Hilltop Dr & Orange Av
- Main St & Hilltop Dr
- Main St & 3554
- Main St & 3rd Av
- 4th Av & Main St
- 4th Av & Montgomery St
- Anita St & 4th Av
- Anita St & 502
- Anita St & Broadway
- Broadway & Anita St
- Palomar St & Broadway
- Palomar Street Transit Center
⏰ Route 701 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Palomar Street Transit Center towards H Street Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 7:04 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 5:45 AM | 9:39 PM | 41 | ~25 min |
From H Street Transit Center towards Palomar Street Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:59 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 5:33 AM | 10:30 PM | 43 | ~25 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 701 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 701
- Hilltop Dr & Castle Park HS — park
- 4th Av & Scripps Hospital — hospital
- 4th Av & Park Wy — park
🧭 How to Ride Route 701 — 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 701 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:45 AM from Palomar Street Transit Center and 5:33 AM from H Street Transit Center.
What time is the last 701 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:39 PM from Palomar Street Transit Center and 10:30 PM from H Street Transit Center.
Does Route 701 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.