San Diego Bus Route 88: Old Town Transit Center Circular via Hotel Circle & Old Town
Old Town Transit Center circular via Hotel Circle & Old Town
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 88 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 88 connects Old Town Transit Center with Hotel Circle & Old Town. Buses run from 6:11 AM to 8:41 PM.
📋 Route 88 Essential Information
- Route: 88 — Old Town Transit Center circular via Hotel Circle & Old Town
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 23 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 6:11 AM | Last departure: 8:41 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 88
Route 88 links Old Town Transit Center and Hotel Circle & Old Town. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 88 Complete Stop List
Circular route from Old Town Transit Center (towards Hotel Circle & Old Town)
- Old Town Transit Center
- Taylor St & Juan St
- Taylor St & Presidio Dr
- Taylor St & I-8 East (Ramp)
- Hotel Circle S & 2201
- Hotel Circle S & 1865
- Hotel Circle S & 1605
- Hotel Circle S & 1333
- Hotel Circle S & 875
- Hotel Circle S & 625
- Hotel Circle S & Bachman Pl
- Hotel Circle N & Camino De La Reina
- Hotel Circle N & Fashion Valley Rd
- Hotel Circle N & 950
- Hotel Circle N & 1550
- Hotel Circle N & 1650
- Hotel Circle N & 1904
- Hotel Circle N & 2270
- Hotel Circle N & Hotel Circle Pl
- Taylor St & I-8 East (Ramp)
- Taylor St & Presidio Dr
- Taylor St & Sunset St
- Old Town Transit Center
⏰ Route 88 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From Old Town Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:11 AM | 8:41 PM | 30 | ~30 min |
| Monday | 6:11 AM | 8:41 PM | 30 | ~30 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 88 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 88
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 88 — 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 88 bus start and end?
From Old Town Transit Center, the first scheduled departure is at 6:11 AM and the last at 8:41 PM.
Does Route 88 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.