TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

www.san.org

Physical Address
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Third Floor, Commuter Terminal
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: 619-400-2404

Terminal Maps

To quickly locate ticketing desks, eateries, shops, lounges, or any other amenity or service the Airport offers, download print-ready maps of the terminals.

Check-In

Several airlines offer curbside baggage check-in services for departing passengers. Check with your airline to see if it provides this service. If not, you must go to the proper ticket counter to receive your seat assignment and boarding pass, and to check baggage. Please be prepared to show identification at each check-in location, as well as at security checkpoints leading to departure gates.

Baggage Claim

Follow the baggage claim signs to the carousels centrally located on the ground level of each terminal. The monitors above each carousel will display your airline and flight number. The carousel produces an audible buzz and a flashing light to signal when baggage is being unloaded. Since many pieces of luggage look alike, check all name tags or other identifiers to ensure that you are removing the correct item(s).

Conference Hotel

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina*

1380 Harbor Island Drive

San Diego, California 92101
Phone: 619-291-2900

Hotel is located less than 1 mile from the airport.

Ground Transportation

San Diego International Airport is located 3 miles from downtown San Diego. (Approximately 10 minutes by car)

Shuttle Services

Complimentary Shuttle Service*

Enjoy complimentary shuttle transportation, which runs every 30-35 minutes, between the Marina and Bay Towers at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina to and from San Diego International Airport. The white/gray/blue shuttle van picks up passengers at the Courtesy Vehicle Pickup Area at the airport. The shuttle runs daily from 4:45 AM - 12:00 Midnight.

Please contact the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina at 619-291-2900 and ask for Guest Services if you have questions. The shuttle runs automatically; therefore, reservations are not required.

Parking at the hotel is available with daily rates of $22 for self-parking and $28 for valet parking.

On Airport Service

The Red Bus provides complimentary wheelchair-accessible transportation between the Airport's terminals. Buses run at intervals not to exceed 10 minutes. Designated Red Bus stops are located curbside at all three terminals. For additional information call Lindbergh Parking, Inc. at 619-291-1508.

Off Airport Service

Shuttle vans and buses operated by off-airport companies are a popular and convenient transportation option. Shuttle service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal.

From Terminal 1 you must cross the skybridge, and take either the escalators or the elevators to street level. From Terminal 2, cross the Terminal 2 skybridge and take either the escalators or the elevators to street level, or use the pedestrian crosswalk conveniently located outside the Terminal 2 Baggage Claim Area to access the Transportation Plaza. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company.

The guide below lists shuttle companies frequently used by travelers. Call directly or use the Web links to find the shuttle that best suits your needs. Policies, services, and rates are subject to change and may vary based on destination, passengers, and number of stops.

Shuttle Company

Phone Number

Access Shuttle

619-282-1515 / 800-690-9090

Advanced Shuttle

800-719-3499

Airport Shuttle

619-234-4403 / 888-254-0333

Cloud 9 Shuttle / Super Shuttle

800-9-SHUTTLE (974-8885)

Coronado Livery

619-435-6310

EZ Ride

800-777-0585

Prime Time Shuttle

800-REDVANS (733-8267)

Sea Breeze Shuttle

619-297-7463

Taxicab Services

Many companies provide taxicab service at San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available taxi - unless you specify a particular taxicab company.

The guide below lists taxicab companies frequently used by travelers. Call directly or use the Web links to find the taxicab service that best suits your needs. Please refer to a San Diego phone book yellow pages for a complete list of taxicab services.

Name

Payment

Phone

Airport Yellow Cab of San Diego

American Express, Visa, and Mastercard upon request.

619-234-6161

American Cab 

All major credit cards upon request

619-234-1111

Orange Cab

All major credit cards upon request

619-291-3333

San Diego Cab 

Major credit cards upon request

619-226-8294 / 800-368-2947

USA Cab

All major cards upon request

619-231-1144

 

Taxicab Rates (Average)

Getting in: $2.00
Each mile: $2.50
Waiting/hr: $20.00

Most Taxicab services include up to 4 passengers-same price, including luggage. For the option to pay with a credit card, for most taxicab companies, you must request a credit card cab. Most taxicabs that accept credit accept the following major credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express

Public Transportation

Metro Bus

Public transit is available to and from the Airport and downtown San Diego on Flyer Route No. 992, stopping between Terminals 1 and 2 and the Commuter Terminal. The 10-minute bus service connects with Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak stations and is wheelchair accessible. Planning a trip is easy when you use the Online Transit Information System.

Car Rental

Book with Hertz and Save!

Use Code PC# 144782 when you book your rental with Hertz, and save $5 a day, up to $25 off the rental. The offer is good a week before through one week after the event.

Terms: Advance reservations required. Subject to availability, this offer is redeemable at participating Hertz locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. This offer has no cash value, may not be used with Pre-Pay Rates, Tour Rates or Insurance Replacement Rates and cannot be combined with any other certificate, voucher, offer or promotion. Hertz age, driver, credit and qualifying rate restrictions for the renting location apply. Taxes, tax reimbursement, age differential charges, fees and optional service charges, such as refueling, are not included. Discounts apply to time and mileage charges only. Discounts in local currency on redemption. Offer valid for vehicle pickup one week before through one week after the meeting date and does not apply to any meetings starting January 1, 2012. Must present membership card at time of rental.

Car rental reservation boards are located near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1 and 2. Use the courtesy phones provided to request shuttle transport to the car rental company of your choice. Please note that using a reservation board is

not always necessary. Car rental shuttles regularly operate at the Terminal 1 center traffic aisle and at the traffic island at the far west end of Terminal 2. If you follow the signage to any of these areas, it is likely that a shuttle will be waiting.

The guide below lists car rental companies frequently used by travelers. Call directly or use the Web links to find the rental company that best suits your needs. Rental policies, services, and rates are subject to change and may vary among companies.

Note: If the rental car agency of your choice is not listed, please check with the Volunteer Airport Ambassadors for further information.

Name

Phone

Ace Rent a Car

619-817-8131

Advantage Rent a Car

619-491-3151

Alamo Rent a Car

619-297-0311 / 800-GO-ALAMO (46-25266)

Avis Rent a Car

619-231-7171 / 800-852-4617

Budget Rent a Car

800-527-0700

Dollar Car Rental

619-234-3389 / 800-800-4000

Enterprise Rent a Car

619-225-8881 / 800-270-8881

Fox Rent-A-Car

619-692-0300 / 800-225-4369

Hertz Rent A Car

619-220-5222 / 800-654-3131

Midway Rent A Car

619-238-9600

National Car Rental

619-497-6777 / 800-CAR-RENT (227-7368)

Pacific Rent-A-Car

619-233-3366

Payless Car Rental

619-296-4966 / 800-PAYLESS (729-5377)

Renty LLC

858-560-7368

Thrifty Car Rental

619-429-5000 / 800-847-4389

Travcar Car Rental

619-299-9008

West Coast Rent A Car

619-544-0606