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 • (619) 207-0472
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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 65]
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS): sdmts.com
1255 Imperial Ave. • San Diego • (619) 233-3004
Explore popular destinations on MTS with an interactive map at sdmts.com/escapes
Explore more of San Diego, for less, with MTS! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County and offers direct access to popular destinations from the U.S. – Mexico border to downtown, UTC, Mission Valley and beyond! You can catch the Trolley or bus to the airport, beaches, sporting events, dining, shopping and more. Get on board with PRONTO, the easy way to pay for transit. Get the PRONTO app or card, then tap or scan each time you ride to payas-you-go. Learn more at RidePRONTO.com. Plan your trip and get real-time info at sdmts.com.
• MTS Trolley: San Diego’s iconic bright red Trolley transports riders swiftly around the city and to surrounding communities from Chula Vista, downtown, La Mesa, Mission Valley, UTC and more. Three main lines (UC San Diego Blue, Green, Orange) operate regular service between 5 a.m. and midnight, seven days a week.
• MTS Bus: MTS has more than 100 bus routes across the region, including the Rapid bus network which offer high-frequency limited stop service.
North County Transit District (NCTD) GoNCTD.com Where to? North County Transit District is ready to get you there and back! Services include the scenic north-south COASTER commuter train, east-west SPRINTER hybrid rail, BREEZE bus network, FLEX on-demand service, and LIFT ADA paratransit. With brand new locomotives and overhauled COASTER cars and SPRINTER, BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT vehicles in service, NCTD offers you a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly transportation option for all your travel needs in North San Diego County. The COASTER’s double-decker cars traverse the beautiful coastline between downtown San Diego and Oceanside with eight stops in between 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
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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 $7 one way.
