San Diego Bus Route 83: India St & C St to Old Town Transit Center
India St & C St ↔ Old Town Transit Center
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 83 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 83 connects India St & C St with Old Town Transit Center. Buses run from 6:34 AM to 6:29 PM.
📋 Route 83 Essential Information
- Route: 83 — India St & C St ↔ Old Town Transit Center
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 19 towards Old Town Transit Center; 21 towards India St & C St
- First departure: 6:34 AM | Last departure: 6:29 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 83
Route 83 links India St & C St and Old Town Transit Center. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 83 Complete Stop List
Towards Old Town Transit Center (from India St & C St)
- India St & C St
- India St & Cedar St
- State St & Kalmia St
- State St & Maple St
- Reynard Wy & 2850 (Opp)
- Reynard Wy & Eagle St
- Reynard Wy & Curlew St
- Reynard Wy & Otsego Dr
- Goldfinch St & Pennsylvania Av
- Goldfinch St & Bush St
- Washington St & Goldfinch St
- Hawk St & Fort Stockton Dr
- Lewis St & Jackdaw St
- Lewis St & Lark St
- Lewis St & Palmetto Wy
- Sunset Bl & St James Pl
- Sunset Bl & Witherby St
- Juan St & Harney St
- Old Town Transit Center
Towards India St & C St (from Old Town Transit Center)
- Old Town Transit Center
- Taylor St & Juan St
- Juan St & Mason St
- Sunset Bl & Couts St
- Sunset Bl & St James Pl
- Lewis St & Stephens St
- Lewis St & Ingalls St
- Hawk St & Fort Stockton Dr
- Goldfinch St & Washington St
- Goldfinch St & Bush St
- Goldfinch St & Pennsylvania Av
- Reynard Wy & Otsego Dr
- Reynard Wy & Curlew St
- Reynard Wy & Redwood St
- Reynard Wy & 2717 (Opp)
- Reynard Wy & Arroyo Dr
- State St & Laurel St
- Kettner Bl & Grape St
- Kettner Bl & Cedar St
- Santa Fe Depot
- India St & C St
⏰ Route 83 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From India St & C St towards Old Town Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 6:34 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 | ~70 min |
From Old Town Transit Center towards India St & C St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 7:08 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 | ~70 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 83 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 83
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 83 — 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 83 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:34 AM from India St & C St and 7:08 AM from Old Town Transit Center.
What time is the last 83 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 6:29 PM from India St & C St and 5:48 PM from Old Town Transit Center.
Does Route 83 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.