San Diego Bus Route 965: University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza Circular via City Heights Circulator
University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza circular via City Heights Circulator
📅 Editorial review: October 2026 | ℹ️ Independent planning guide — not affiliated with MTS | 🎯 Route 965 stops, fares & schedule overview
✅ Official MTS service in San Diego: Route 965 connects University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza with City Heights Circulator. Buses run from 5:05 AM to 8:12 PM.
📋 Route 965 Essential Information
- Route: 965 — University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza circular via City Heights Circulator
- Operator: MTS (San Diego)
- Stops: 35 stops on the circular pattern
- First departure: 5:05 AM | Last departure: 8:12 PM
- Service: Daily, including weekends
- Fare: Single-ride fare $ 3.00
📖 About Route 965
Route 965 links University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza and City Heights Circulator. The stop list below is the complete, current MTS pattern, so you can plan boarding and getting off with confidence.
🚏 Route 965 Complete Stop List
Circular route from University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza (towards City Heights Circulator)
- University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza
- Wightman St & 40th St
- 41st St & Landis St
- 41st St & Dwight St
- Myrtle Av & 41st St
- Myrtle Av & 42nd St
- Myrtle Av & Fairmount Av
- Fairmount Av & Thorn St
- Fairmount Av & Glenfield St
- Poplar St & Columbine St
- Poplar St & Marlborough Av
- Poplar St & Snowdrop St
- Poplar St & Tuberose St
- Violet St & Pepper Dr
- Pepper Dr & Tulip St (Azalea Community Park)
- Ralene St & Juniper St
- Ralene St & Midvale Dr
- Midvale Dr & Gateway Dr
- Gateway Dr & Crenshaw St
- Home Av & Gateway Dr
- Home Av & Hixson Av
- Home Av & Fairmount Av
- Home Av & 45th St
- Home Av & 46th St
- Home Av & Euclid Av
- Euclid Av & Thorn St
- Euclid Av & Isla Vista Dr
- Euclid Av & Castle Av
- Euclid Av & Wightman St
- University Av & 47th St
- University Av & 45th St
- University Av & Fairmount Av
- University Av & Van Dyke Av
- University Av & Marlborough Av
- University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza
⏰ Route 965 Schedule & Service Hours
Scheduled departures from the terminal (MTS timetable via Transit, verified October 2026):
From University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza
| Day | First departure | Last departure | Departures | Average interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 6:38 AM | 7:22 PM | 18 | ~45 min |
| Monday | 5:05 AM | 8:12 PM | 21 | ~45 min |
💵 Fare Information
The single-ride fare on MTS route 965 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 965
- Pepper Dr & Tulip St (Azalea Community Park) — park
- University Av & 47th St — university
- University Av & 45th St — university
- University Av & Fairmount Av — university
- University Av & Van Dyke Av — university
- University Av & Marlborough Av — university
🧭 How to Ride Route 965 — 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 965 bus start and end?
From University Av & I-15 Transit Plaza, the first scheduled departure is at 5:05 AM and the last at 8:12 PM.
Does Route 965 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.