San Diego Bus Route 894: Parkway Plaza Transit Center to Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop)

Parkway Plaza Transit Center ↔ Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop)

📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 894 stops, fares & schedule overview

✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 894 connects Parkway Plaza Transit Center with Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop). Buses run from 6:31 AM to 5:35 PM.

📋 Route 894 Essential Information

  • Route: 894 — Parkway Plaza Transit Center ↔ Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop)
  • Operator: MTS (San Diego)
  • Stops: 28 towards Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop); 32 towards Parkway Plaza Transit Center
  • First departure: 6:31 AM | Last departure: 5:35 PM
  • Service: Weekdays (no Saturday departures in the current schedule)
  • Fare: Single-ride fare $ 10.00

📖 About Route 894

Route 894 links Parkway Plaza Transit Center and Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop). The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.

🚏 Route 894 Complete Stop List

Towards Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop) (from Parkway Plaza Transit Center)

  1. Parkway Plaza Transit Center
  2. El Cajon Transit Center
  3. Calle Verde & Avocado Bl (Rancho SD Vlg)
  4. Rancho San Diego Towne Center & Transit Center
  5. Hwy 94 & Steele Canyon Rd
  6. Hwy 94 & Proctor Valley Rd
  7. Hwy 94 & Maxfield Rd
  8. Hwy 94 & Jamul Casino
  9. Hwy 94 & Honey Springs Rd
  10. Hwy 94 & Dulzura Cafe
  11. Hwy 94 & Summit Rd
  12. Hwy 94 & Barrett Lake Rd
  13. SR 188 & Tecate Mart
  14. SR 188 & Humphries Rd
  15. Hwy 94 & Potrero Country Store
  16. Hwy 94 & Harris Ranch Rd
  17. Hwy 94 & Dogpatch
  18. Hwy 94 & Mountain Empire Campground
  19. Hwy 94 & Forest Gate Rd
  20. Jeb Stuart Rd & Sheridan Rd
  21. Sheridan Rd & Evening Primrose Trail
  22. Buckman Springs Rd & Hwy 94
  23. Buckman Springs Rd & Freedom Ranch
  24. Buckman Springs Rd & 2041-2087
  25. Buckman Springs Rd & Cameron Truck Trail
  26. Lake Morena Dr & Molchan Dr (Country Market)
  27. Lake Morena Dr & Lake Morena Rv Park
  28. Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop)

Towards Parkway Plaza Transit Center (from Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop))

  1. Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop)
  2. Lake Morena Dr & Lake Morena Campground
  3. Lake Morena Dr & Laurel Dr
  4. Lake Morena Dr & Lake Morena Rv Park
  5. Lake Morena Dr & Molchan Dr (Country Market)
  6. Buckman Springs Rd & Cameron Truck Trail
  7. Buckman Springs Rd & 2030-2060
  8. Buckman Springs Rd & Opp Freedom Ranch
  9. Hwy 94 & Buckman Springs Rd
  10. Sheridan Rd & Evening Primrose Trail
  11. Jeb Stuart Rd & Sheridan Rd
  12. Hwy 94 & Forest Gate Rd
  13. Hwy 94 & Mountain Empire Campground
  14. Hwy 94 & Dogpatch
  15. Hwy 94 & Harris Ranch Rd
  16. Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office & Park & Ride
  17. SR 188 & Tecate Mart
  18. SR 188 & Humphries Rd
  19. Hwy 94 & Barrett Lake Rd
  20. Hwy 94 & Summit Rd
  21. Hwy 94 & Opp Dulzura Cafe
  22. Hwy 94 & Honey Springs Rd
  23. Hwy 94 & Jamul Casino
  24. Hwy 94 & Maxfield Rd
  25. Hwy 94 & Jefferson Rd
  26. Hwy 94 & Steele Canyon Rd
  27. Hwy 94 & Cougar Canyon Dr
  28. Rancho San Diego Towne Center & Transit Center
  29. Calle Verde & via Mercado
  30. Calle Verde & Avocado Bl
  31. El Cajon Transit Center
  32. Parkway Plaza Transit Center

⏰ Route 894 Schedule & Service Hours

Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):

From Parkway Plaza Transit Center towards Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop)

Day First departure Last departure Departures Average interval
Saturday No scheduled service
Monday 8:19 AM 5:35 PM 4 ~185 min

From Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop) towards Parkway Plaza Transit Center

Day First departure Last departure Departures Average interval
Saturday No scheduled service
Monday 6:31 AM 6:31 AM 1 ~None min

💵 Fare Information

The single-ride fare on MTS route 894 is $ 10.00 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 894

  • Hwy 94 & Jamul Casino — casino resort
  • Lake Morena Dr & Lake Morena Rv Park — park
  • Hwy 94 & Potrero Post Office & Park & Ride — park

🧭 How to Ride Route 894 — Step by Step

  1. Check the schedule below for your direction and get to the stop a few minutes early.
  2. Have your fare ready — pay on board or use the agency’s official app or card where accepted.
  3. Signal the driver as the bus approaches and board through the front door.
  4. 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 894 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 8:19 AM from Parkway Plaza Transit Center and 6:31 AM from Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop).

What time is the last 894 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 5:35 PM from Parkway Plaza Transit Center and 6:31 AM from Lake Morena Dr & Gladiola Dr (Malt Shop).

Does Route 894 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.