San Diego visitors needing public transportation have a variety of convenient options: Take a plane, or hop on the trolley, train, bus or taxi.
San Diego International Airport: www.san.org Formerly known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (airport code SAN) is 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego.
CBX Cross Border Xpress: crossborderxpress.com 2745 Otay Pacific Drive • San Diego • (888) 229-4636 See 39 map on page 66 Planning a trip to Mexico? Try the quick and easy CBX Cross Border Xpress. CBX is an enclosed pedestrian bridge exclusive for Tijuana International Airport passengers crossing the U.S./Mexico border. Spanning 390 feet, the CBX skywalk is the first ever to connect a facility in the U.S. directly into a foreign airport terminal.
Passengers check in on the U.S. side of the U.S./Mexico border, walk the pedestrian/passenger bridge across the border, clear Mexican immigration and customs, and catch their flights at the Tijuana International Airport. Passengers arriving in Tijuana are equally able to cross the pedestrian/passenger bridge into the Otay Mesa passenger terminal, clear U.S. passport controls and U.S. Customs, and exit on the U.S. side. You will find Starbucks and a food truck patio at the terminal. Parking, shuttles, Uber, Lyft, taxis and car rental are all available as well. [Coupon on page 59]
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS): sdmts.com Ride to the airport, beaches, museums, attractions and sporting events via the trolleys and buses on the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County. MTS provides apps for mobile ticketing (Compass Cloud) and real-time service information (OneBusAway).
• MTS Trolley: 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 (UC San Diego Blue, Sycuan Green, Orange) operate regular service between 5 a.m. and midnight, seven days a week. North County Transit District: GoNCTD.com 810 Mission Ave. • Oceanside • (760) 966-6500 See 2 map on page 64 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with North County Transit District! NCTD’s services includes the scenic north-south COASTER commuter train, east-west SPRINTER hybrid rail, BREEZE bus network, FLEX on-demand service, and LIFT ADA Paratransit. In addition to transporting nearly 11 million passengers throughout North San Diego annually, the COASTER and SPRINTER offer a great way to enjoy some inexpensive sightseeing. The COASTER’s double-decker cars traverse the beautiful coastline between downtown San Diego and Oceanside all day long, with stops near beaches, restaurants, and boutiques. The modern and sleek SPRINTER whisks riders past traffic between Oceanside and Escondido with most stations leaving you at the doorstep of theaters, restaurants, and shopping centers. For fares and schedules, as well as information on taking the COASTER to San Diego Padres games, visit GoNCTD.com.
Port of San Diego: portofsandiego.org 3165 Pacific Highway • San Diego • (619) 686-6200 See 57 map on page 65 See waterfront attractions and learn about the maritime industry by hopping aboard free boat tours offered by the Port during Maritime Month in May.
Wheel Fun Rentals: wheelfunrentals.com
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Hop on a bike cruiser, tandem bicycle or carriage-like surrey from Wheel Fun Rentals, providing great outdoor fun with locations countywide. [Coupon on page 57]
