
San Diego visitors needing public transportation have a variety of convenient options: Take a plane, or hop on the trolley, train, bus or ferry!
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 54
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 49]
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. • MTS Bus: Catch a ride with the reliable
and convenient MTS bus service. Exact fare is required. Purchase a Day
Pass for unlimited rides on MTS bus and trolley.
North County Transit District (NCTD): gonctd.com
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride with North County Transit District! NCTD’s services include the scenic north-south COASTER
commuter train, east-west SPRINTER hybrid rail, BREEZE bus network, FLEX
ondemand service, and LIFT ADA paratransit. With brand new locomotives
and overhauled COASTER cars and more than 100 new BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT
vehicles being placed into service this year alone, NCTD offers you a
safe, clean, and environmentally friendly transportation option for all
your essential travel needs in North San Diego County. The COASTER’s
doubledecker cars traverse the beautiful coastline between downtown San
Diego and Oceanside 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 grocery stores, parks, and shops. For fares, schedules, and trip
planning services, visit GoNCTD.com.
Coronado Ferry: flagshipsd.com
See 46 maps on page 53
Hop
aboard the Coronado Ferry, running daily between Coronado Island and
San Diego. This scenic, 15-minute boat ride across the bay offers
amazing views and access to shopping, dining and activities. The Ferry
continues as a vital daily service and is only $5 one way.
