San Diego Bus Route 963: 8th Street Transit Center to Saipan St & Potomac St
8th Street Transit Center ↔ Saipan St & Potomac St
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 963 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 963 connects 8th Street Transit Center with Saipan St & Potomac St. Buses run from 5:31 AM to 9:52 PM.
📋 Route 963 Essential Information
- Route: 963 — 8th Street Transit Center ↔ Saipan St & Potomac St
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 19 towards Saipan St & Potomac St; 18 towards 8th Street Transit Center
- First departure: 5:31 AM | Last departure: 9:52 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 963
Route 963 links 8th Street Transit Center and Saipan St & Potomac St. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 963 Complete Stop List
Towards Saipan St & Potomac St (from 8th Street Transit Center)
- 8th Street Transit Center
- National City Bl & W 8th St
- Plaza Bl & B Av
- Plaza Bl & D Av
- Plaza Bl & Highland Av
- Plaza Bl & L Av
- Plaza Bl & Palm Av
- Plaza Bl & 1900
- Plaza Bl & Grove St
- Plaza Bl & Euclid Av
- Plaza Bl & 2932
- Harbison Av & Plaza Bl
- Harbison Av & E 16th St
- Reo Dr & Bolivar St
- Reo Dr & Albemarle St
- Cumberland St & Reo Dr
- Cumberland St & Seabreeze Dr
- Cumberland St & Calle Tres Lomas
- Saipan St & Potomac St
Towards 8th Street Transit Center (from Saipan St & Potomac St)
- Saipan St & Potomac St
- Alleghany St & Munda Rd
- Alleghany St & Westport St
- Alleghany St & Reo Dr
- Harbison Av & E 16th St
- Plaza Bl & Harbison Av
- Plaza Bl & 2721
- Plaza Bl & Euclid Av
- Plaza Bl & Grove St
- Plaza Bl & 1858
- Plaza Bl & Palm Av
- Plaza Bl & N Av
- Plaza Bl & L Av
- Plaza Bl & Highland Av
- Plaza Bl & D Av
- National City Bl & Plaza Bl
- W 8th St & Roosevelt Av
- 8th Street Transit Center
⏰ Route 963 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From 8th Street Transit Center towards Saipan St & Potomac St
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 6:04 AM | 9:52 PM | 26 | ~40 min |
From Saipan St & Potomac St towards 8th Street Transit Center
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 5:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 14 | ~60 min |
| Monday | 5:31 AM | 8:51 PM | 26 | ~35 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 963 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 963
- See the complete stop list below for all destinations served.
🧭 How to Ride Route 963 — 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 963 bus leave?
The first scheduled departures from the terminals are at 6:04 AM from 8th Street Transit Center and 5:31 AM from Saipan St & Potomac St.
What time is the last 963 bus?
The last scheduled departures are at 9:52 PM from 8th Street Transit Center and 8:51 PM from Saipan St & Potomac St.
Does Route 963 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.