San Diego visitors needing public transportation have a variety of convenient options: Take a plane, or hop on the trolley, train, bus, taxi or ferry.
MTS Trolley: www.sdmts.com
San Diego’s iconic bright red trolley transports riders swiftly around the city and to surrounding communities on its light-rail line. Three main lines (Blue Green, Orange) operate regular service between 5 a.m. and midnight, seven days a week. Regular one-way fares are $2.50, while an unlimited use Day Pass is $5 when loaded onto a Compass Card. Children 5 and under ride free.
MTS Bus: www.sdmts.com
Catch a ride with the reliable and convenient MTS bus service. Regular one-way fares are $2.25, while an unlimited use Day Pass is $5 when loaded onto a Compass Card. Children 5 and under ride free. Exact fare is required.
San Diego International Airport: www.san.org
Also known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (airport code SAN) is 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego.
County Airports: sdcountyairports.com
See County map on page 55
Eight San Diego County regional airports provide domestic and local passenger services with facilities for aircraft storage, fuel service and maintenance:
• McClellan-Palomar Airport: (760) 431-4646 McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad is a gateway to and from San Diego’s North County. It serves the general aviation community, corporate aircraft and commercial services.
• Agua Caliente Springs: (619) 956-4800 The facility serves residents of rural east San Diego County and visitors to Agua Caliente Hot Springs County Park.
• Borrego Valley Airport: (760) 767-7415 The airport and town are surrounded by the 600,000- acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
• Fallbrook Airpark: (760) 723-8395 Fallbrook Airpark is a gateway to a village of 30,000. It sits atop a hill, and houses about 125 aircraft. Fuel and transient parking are available. • Gillespie Field: (619) 956-4800 Tucked in the northwest corner of El Cajon, Gillespie Field is the oldest and largest of the county’s eight airports.
• Jacumba Airport: (619) 956-4800 This tiny, unmanned, 2,508-foot runway airport is used mainly by soaring enthusiasts during the weekends.
• Ocotillo Airport: (619) 956-4800 The airstrip’s two runways, one 2,475 feet long and the other 4,210 feet, sit on a dry lake bed.
• Ramona Airport: (760) 788-3366 The Ramona Airport has the world’s only helicopter museum with operational helicopters.
Coaster/Sprinter: GoNCTD.com
Customer Service: (760) 966-6500
Hop on the north-south Coaster or the east-west Sprinter trains to explore San Diego’s coastal communities and inland regions. The Coaster connects downtown San Diego and Old Town with coastal communities. Visit website for more information.
Coronado Ferry: flagshipsd.com
See 11 map on page 53
Enjoy awe-inspiring San Diego skyline views while riding across San Diego Bay on the Coronado Ferry. Boats depart every hour from Broadway Pier and every 30 minutes from the Convention Center, arriving at the Coronado Ferry Landing in just 15 minutes. Once across the bay, visitors may explore Coronado Ferry Landing Shops & Restaurants, a picturesque waterfront marketplace. Tickets cost $4.75 each way. Bicycles and Segways ride free.
Coronado Golf Cart Rentals: coronadogolfcars.com See 26 map on page 53
Pacific + Mission Beach Golf Cart Rentals: pacificgolfcarts.com See 15 18 map on page 56
Explore Coronado, Mission and Pacific Beaches on a streetlegal golf cart.
Wheel Fun Rentals: wheelfunrentals.com See 32 map on page 53 & 56
Hop on a bike cruiser, tandem cycle or carriage-like surrey from Wheel Fun Rentals, providing great outdoor fun! With locations countywide.
