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Transportation

858-679-2636  7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
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.

 

purchase your bus passes online hereYou 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:
        • High Schools - 3 mile radius
        • Middle Schools - 2.5 mile radius
        • Willow Grove and Morning Creek - 2 mile radius
  • 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

 

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

858-748-0010
Position Name Ext. Email
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 **********