San Diego Bus Route 851: Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr to Spring Street Station
Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr ↔ Spring Street Station
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 851 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 851 connects Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr with Spring Street Station. Buses run from 5:23 AM to 6:50 PM.
📋 Route 851 Essential Information
- Route: 851 — Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr ↔ Spring Street Station
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 16 towards Spring Street Station; 19 towards Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr
- First departure: 5:23 AM | Last departure: 6:50 PM
- Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 851
Route 851 links Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr and Spring Street Station. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 851 Complete Stop List
Towards Spring Street Station (from Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr)
- Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr
- Sweetwater Rd & Orville St
- Sweetwater Rd & St George St
- Sweetwater Rd & Spring Vista Wy
- Sweetwater Rd & Harness St
- Sweetwater Rd & Blossom Ln
- Sweetwater Rd & Tyler St
- Tyler St & Tyler Ct
- Bancroft Dr & 8963
- Bancroft Dr & Valencia St
- Bancroft Dr & Lamar St
- Bancroft Dr & Switzer Dr
- Bancroft Dr & Kenwood Dr
- Bancroft Dr & Spring Valley Elementary
- Spring St & Palm Av
- Spring Street Station
Towards Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr (from Spring Street Station)
- Spring Street Station
- Spring St & Palm Av
- Bancroft Dr & Spring Valley Elementary
- Bancroft Dr & Kenwood Dr
- Bancroft Dr & Switzer Dr
- Bancroft Dr & Lamar St
- Bancroft Dr & Valencia St
- Bancroft Dr & 2300
- Tyler St & Spring Grove Ln
- Sweetwater Rd & Blossom Ln
- Sweetwater Rd & Spring Vista Wy
- Jamacha Rd & Sweetwater Rd
- Jamacha Rd & Kempton St
- Grand Av & Jamacha Rd
- Grand Av & St George St
- Jamacha Bl & Grand Av
- Jamacha Bl & Kempton St
- Jamacha Bl & Thayer Dr
- Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr
⏰ Route 851 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr towards Spring Street Station
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:23 AM | 6:20 PM | 14 | ~60 min |
From Spring Street Station towards Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | No scheduled service | |||
| Monday | 5:50 AM | 6:50 PM | 14 | ~60 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 851 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 851
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 851 — 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 851 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 5:23 AM from Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr and 5:50 AM from Spring Street Station.
What time is the last 851 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 6:20 PM from Jamacha Bl & Gillispie Dr and 6:50 PM from Spring Street Station.
Does Route 851 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.