Air Travel

10 minutes from downtown San Diego, 22 major and commuter airlines service the San Diego International Airport. For terminal and airline information call (619) 231-2100 or visit www.san.org. For a list of services to get you to and from the airport, into Mexico or around town, visit our shuttle services page.

San Diego International Airport Accessibility/ADA Services

 

Continental AirlinesExperience dependable, first-rate service and earn OnePass frequent flyer miles. Valid travel dates - Oct. 15-27, 2004.

For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental's MeetingWorks Department at 1-800-468-7022 (6:00 am - 10:00 pm CST). For reservations outside the US and Canada, please contact your local Continental Reservations Office.

Advise the agent of:
Agreement Code: UMJNTZ
Z Code: ZFCF

Choose from discounts off applicable fares or Zone Fares.
Save an additional 5% off discounts when you ticket 60 days or more prior to event date!

 

Other Major Airlines Servicing San Diego International Airport

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

JetBlue Airways Logo

Northwest Airlines Home

United Airlines


GETTING AROUND TOWN

Sure, San Diego has the trusty standby of cabs and rental cars, but a host of unique vehicular options are also at your beck and call. Hire a pedi-cab to tour the town, a water taxi to wind the coastline or the San Diego Trolley to zip you into Mexico for margaritas and mariachis. Around here the journey is just as much fun as the final destination...

Public Transportation
MTS buses, trolleys and coasters provide convenient transportation throughout San Diego County. Travel to and from the airport, all shopping centers, attractions, beaches, hotels and Mexico. Bus schedules differ, but most hotels and attractions have service ev
ery 15 to 20 minutes. The San Diego Trolley runs every 15 minutes throughout most of the day and 30 minutes in the evening. The North County Coaster runs 43 miles along the coast with station stops in downtown San Diego, Old Town, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside. You can also get a free trolly transfer which will take you to Tijuana. All MTS buses, trolleys and coasters are equipped with wheelchair lifts. For schedule and fare information contact the Metropolitan Transit System at (800) COMMUTE or visit their website at www.sdcommute.com.

Taxi Service
Five can ride for the price of one! Taxicab stands are located at the airport, most hotels, attractions and shopping centers. Your fare will be displayed on the meter and will include a flag drop charge plus a per-mile and/or a per-hour charge. All cabs leaving the airport charge the same rate. Rates for all other cab trips may vary from company to company. A company´s rates of fare are posted on the outside and inside of every taxicab. For a list of taxi services, click here.

Limousines and Town Cars
In need of luxury transportation services during your visit to San Diego? Stylish transportation from airport meet and greet services, city tours Mexico trips, romantic evenings and weddings, sit back and enjoy the ride provided by the personalized services available on our limousine and town car page.

Amtrak
Whether you are traveling to San Diego by rail or taking a short trip between San Diego´s 3 picturesque coastline stations, Amtrak offers daily service. For schedules and fares call (800) USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.

Car Rental
To experience the San Diego region on your own schedule, click here to view car rental agencies next to the airport and around the county. Please click here to get more information.

Additional Services
In addition to the services listed above, San Diego offers various other transportation services such as pedicabs, gondolas, horse-drawn carriages, ferries and water taxis. For a compete list of additional transportation services click here. Please click here.

FAQ - Frequently Answered Questions

Where are the Amtrak & Greyhound Bus Stations located?
The Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak) and the Greyhound Bus Station are located in the heart of downtown San Diego, within walking distance of the Maritime Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Children's Museum, Harbor Excursion cruises, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza, San Diego Convention Center and the San Diego Concourse.

Can I get to San Diego attractions using public transportation?
Yes, the Online Transit Information System Trip Planner is a great tool for navigating your way around San Diego using public transportation.

What are the Driving Laws and Regulations?
For the latest information on driving in the State of California, please visit the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Helpful Links

San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau:    www.sandiego.org
San Diego Beach and Sea Guide: www.sandiego.org/beaches
San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park: www.sandiegozoo.org
San Diego Union Tribune: www.signonsandiego.com
San Diego International Airport: www.san.org
San Diego Real Time Traffic Information: www.dot.ca.gov/sdtraffic
San Diego Shuttle Services: www.sandiego.org/gettingaround.asp