San Diego Bus Route 712: Palomar Street Transit Center to Southwestern College Transit Center
Palomar Street Transit Center ↔ Southwestern College Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 712 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 712 connects Palomar Street Transit Center with Southwestern College Transit Center. Buses run from 5:49 AM to 10:11 PM.
📋 Route 712 Essential Information
- Route: 712 — Palomar Street Transit Center ↔ Southwestern College Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 27 towards Southwestern College Transit Center; 27 towards Palomar Street Transit Center
- First departure: 5:49 AM | Last departure: 10:11 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 712
Route 712 links Palomar Street Transit Center and Southwestern College Transit Center. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 712 Complete Stop List
Towards Southwestern College Transit Center (from Palomar Street Transit Center)
- Palomar Street Transit Center
- Palomar St & Broadway
- Palomar St & Orange Av
- Palomar St & 5th Av
- Palomar St & Preston Pl
- Palomar St & 3rd Av
- Palomar St & 2nd Av
- Palomar St & 1st Av
- E Palomar St & Hilltop Dr
- E Palomar St & Judson Wy
- E Palomar St & Melrose Av
- E Palomar St & Nolan Av
- E Palomar St & Nacion Av
- East Palomar Station
- E Palomar St & Oleander Av
- E Palomar St & Brandywine Av
- E Palomar St & Davies Dr
- E Palomar St & Medical Center Ct
- E Palomar St & Paseo Ladera
- E Palomar St & Brashear Pl
- E Palomar St & Santa Carina Dr
- E Palomar St & Santa Maria Rd
- Heritage Station
- E Palomar & Santa Andrea St
- E Palomar St & Santa Flora Rd
- La Media Rd & E Palomar St
- Southwestern College Transit Center
Towards Palomar Street Transit Center (from Southwestern College Transit Center)
- Southwestern College Transit Center
- Otay Lakes Rd & Gotham St (Swc)
- La Media Rd & E Palomar St
- E Palomar St & Santa Flora Rd
- Heritage Station
- E Palomar St & Santa Maria St
- E Palomar St & Santa Olivia Rd
- E Palomar St & Brashear Pl
- E Palomar St & Paseo Ladera
- E Palomar St & Medical Center Ct
- E Palomar St & Davies Dr
- E Palomar St & Medical Center Dr
- E Palomar St & Oleander Av
- East Palomar Station
- E Palomar St & Nacion Av
- E Palomar St & Nolan Av
- E Palomar St & Melrose Av
- E Palomar St & Judson Wy
- E Palomar St & Hilltop Dr
- Palomar St & 1st Av
- Palomar St & 2nd Av
- Palomar St & 3rd Av
- Palomar St & 4th Av
- Palomar St & 5th Av
- Palomar St & Orange Av
- Palomar St & Broadway
- Palomar Street Transit Center
⏰ Route 712 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Palomar Street Transit Center towards Southwestern College Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:34 AM | 8:36 PM | 29 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 5:49 AM | 9:34 PM | 50 | ~20 min |
From Southwestern College Transit Center towards Palomar Street Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:24 AM | 8:24 PM | 29 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:18 AM | 10:11 PM | 49 | ~20 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 712 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 712
- East Palomar Station — transit hub
- Heritage Station — transit hub
🧭 How to Ride Route 712 — 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 712 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:49 AM from Palomar Street Transit Center and 6:18 AM from Southwestern College Transit Center.
What time is the last 712 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:34 PM from Palomar Street Transit Center and 10:11 PM from Southwestern College Transit Center.
Does Route 712 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.