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8 Line

Old Town - Balboa Av TC

SD MTS

SD MTS 8 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 8 bus (Balboa Ave Transit Center) has 27 stops departing from Old Town Transit Center and ending at Balboa Avenue Transit Center.

Choose any of the 8 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Balboa Ave Transit Center (27 stops)

  • Old Town Transit Center

  • Rosecrans St & Kurtz St

  • Sports Arena Bl & 3250

  • Sports Arena Bl & Sports Arena Drwy

  • Sports Arena Bl & Hancock St

  • W Mission Bay Dr & Dana Landing Rd

  • W Mission Bay Dr & Gleason Rd

  • W Mission Bay Dr & Mission Bl

  • Mission Bl & Santa Barbara Pl

  • Mission Bl & San Luis Obispo Pl

  • Mission Bl & El Carmel Pl

  • Mission Bl & San Juan Pl

  • Mission Bl & Santa Clara Pl

  • Mission Bl & San Jose Pl

  • Mission Bl & San Rafael Pl

  • Mission Bl & Santa Rita Pl

  • Mission Bl & Thomas Av

  • Grand Av & Bayard St

  • Grand Av & Cass St

  • Grand Av & Fanuel St

  • Grand Av & Ingraham St

  • Balboa Av & Olney St

  • Garnet Av & Fogg St

  • Garnet Av & Soledad Mountain Rd

  • Garnet Av & Bond St

  • Garnet Av & Mission Bay Dr

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center

8 FAQ

  • What time does the 8 bus start operating?

    Services on the 8 bus start at 5:26 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 8 bus stop working?

    Services on the 8 bus stop at 9:57 PM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 8 bus arrive?

    When does the Old Town - Balboa Av TC bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Old Town - Balboa Av TC bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 8 bus stop near me?

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SD MTS 8 bus Route Map - Balboa Ave Transit Center

8 Bus Schedule

8 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:26 AM-11:57 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:26 AM-11:57 PM15-30
Tue5:26 AM-11:57 PM15-30
Wed5:26 AM-11:57 PM15-30
Thu5:26 AM-11:57 PM15-30
Fri5:26 AM-11:57 PM15-30
Sat5:42 AM-11:57 PM20-30
Sun5:59 AM-9:57 PM20-30

SD MTS Service Alerts

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8 line bus fare

SD MTS 8 (Balboa Ave Transit Center) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about SD MTS tickets costs please check the Moovit app or MTS-Bus’s official website.

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8 (SD MTS)

The first stop of the 8 bus route is Old Town Transit Center and the last stop is Balboa Avenue Transit Center. 8 (Balboa Ave Transit Center) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 8 has 27 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 minutes.

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