Transfer to/from - San Diego airport (SAN)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Vehicles pick up passengers outside the baggage claim area of both terminals. Companies authorized to operate at the airport include Lyft, Uber, Opoli and Wingz.

Bus

Line 992 of the Metropolitan Transit System (Tel +1 619 233 3004) travels to downtown San Diego, America Plaza and City College from 5:00 am to 0:15 am. It operates every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 min. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The fare is USD2.50 and the travel time is 20-30 min. Connections to other bus, trolleybus and train routes are available in the city center.

In addition, a bus service connects the site to Middletown Station, where you can board the green line of the trolley to downtown (50 min.; USD2.50), Seaport Village, Old Town, Fashion Valley, Mission Valley Center, Rio Vista, Qualcomm Stadium, Grantville, Grossmont, El Cajon and Santee.

The free San Diego Flyer service (Tel +1 619 694 7427) connects the terminals with Old Town Transit Center from 4:45 am to 0:30 am, with departures every 20-30 min.

Shared services to different locations in the area can be arranged in front of the terminals:

- Sea Breeze Shuttle (Tel +1 619 204 5744)
- VanGo.com (Tel +1 619 542 1924)

Rent a Car

Train

From the station located in the center of town, Coaster trains (Tel +1 760 966 6500) depart to Old Town, Sorrento Valley, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and fares range from USD2.50 to USD5.00.

There are also Amtrak services (Tel +1 800 872 7245) to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.

Taxi

Taxi stands are located in the transportation plazas in front of both terminals and the ride to downtown takes 10-15 minutes. The official operators are Airport Yellow Cab of San Diego (Tel +1 619 444 4444 / 858 444 4444), American Cab (Tel +1 619 234 1111), Orange Cab (Tel +1 619 223 5555), San Diego Cab (Tel +1 619 226 8294 / 800 368 2947) and USA Cab (Tel +1 619 231 1144).

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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