Transportation
858-679-2636 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
13626 Twin Peaks Rd., Poway, CA 92064
13626 Twin Peaks Rd., Poway, CA 92064
Our mission is to safely transport passengers in an efficient manner to and from all learning experiences. To fulfill our mission we will provide professionally trained experienced employees, using quality well-maintained vehicles and staying current with all laws and safety standards. Fundamental to our mission are effective communications, teamwork, professional and progressive attitudes, openness to change and mutual respect for all.
2025-2026 Bus Pass Applications
Applications for the 2025-2026 Spring semester are now being accepted.
Fall passes expire January 9, 2026.
You will need your PUSD parent user name to apply and pay online. To retrieve your username or password please go to PUSD Account Self Service
Number of General Education Routes
- The number of general education routes for home to school transportation is 13.
- The cost of an annual bus pass for existing general education routes is $950 annually. NOTE: It costs PUSD approximately $1,550 annually to transport one student, PUSD will continue to subsidize bus passes $600 annually.
- We continue to actively recruit bus drivers and provide paid training so we can meet the transportation demands in our community (prioritizing legal mandates and safety concerns).
Non-Transportable Boundaries
- Non-transportable boundaries for each level:
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- High Schools - 3 mile radius
- Middle Schools - 2.5 mile radius
- Willow Grove and Morning Creek - 2 mile radius
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- Non-eligible students may apply for a bus pass for assignment to an existing stop for their school by exception. This requires a case-by-case review for approval by PUSD Transportation Administration, and is subject to space and availability. Approval and assignment to an existing stop may be delayed to first allow for eligible student riders to be assigned seats.
Updated Information on Eligibility and Bus Schedules
- Follow the link to General Ed Bus Eligibility by Address
- Follow the link to Bus Schedules by School Site
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY
858-748-0010| Position | Name | Ext. | |
| Director | Anton Lotter | 2043 | [email protected] |
| Assistant Director | 2045 | ||
| Administrative Assistant | Kathy Bell | 2047 | [email protected] |
| Department Operations Technician | Sandra Garrett | 2038 | [email protected] |
| Operations Supervisor | Kristy Flick | 2090 | [email protected] |
| Operations Supervisor | Julie Jensen | 2056 | [email protected] |
| Operations Supervisor | Thomas O'Keefe | 2055 | [email protected] |
| Operations Scheduler | Julie Starkey | 2049 | [email protected] |
| Operations Scheduler | Jose Camarillo | 2251 | [email protected] |
| Operations Scheduler | Kathy Mullenger | 2051 | [email protected] |
| Operations Scheduler | Annemargaret Beck | 2054 | [email protected] |
| Transportation Fee Coordinator | Jason Mueller | 2061 | [email protected] |
| Instructor | Ed Wicburg | 2059 | [email protected] |
| Instructor | Margarita Kruty | 2037 | [email protected] |
| Instructor | Cathy Zaldivar | 2684 | [email protected] |
| Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor | Ed Gonzalez | 2034 | [email protected] |
| Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator | Robert Lopez | 2658 | [email protected] |
| Shop | ************ | 2094 | ********** |
| Drivers Ready Room | ************ | 2097 | ********** |