How To Get From San Diego International Airport To Downtown

Option 1: MTS Route 992 Bus Option 2: Shuttle Bus / San Diego Flyer Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare Option 4: Walking

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Option 1: MTS Route 992 Bus

Travel time: 15 minutes
For those on a budget, consider riding theMTS Route 992 to downtown. Running every 30 minutes and stopping at Terminals 1 and 2, route 992 runs directly to downtown San Diego arriving at Santa Fe Depot.
Consider purchasing PRONTO Card, San Diego’s integrated fare card.
Fare for MTS is $2.50.
Cheapest

Option 2: Shuttle Bus / San Diego Flyer

Some hotels and private companies offer shuttle bus service from San Diego Airport to downtown. Check with San Diego Airport’s Information page.
Of note, the San Diego Flyer is a free shuttle bus that heads to the Old Town Transit Center with connections to Amtrak, Coaster commuter rail and the San Diego Trolley.

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

Travel time: 10-15 minutes
Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Expect to pay at least $10-20 for a ride.

Option 4: Walking

Travel time: 1 hour
Yes, you really can. And with San Diego’s exceptional sunshine, why not? San Diego Airport is close to downtown and the waterfront. But leaving Terminals 1 and 2 by foot can be tricky. Head south towards North Harbor Drive and walk clockwise around San Diego Bay. Walking time is approximately 1 hour.