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: san.org
Formerly known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (airport code SAN) is 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego.
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS): sdmts.com
1255 Imperial Ave. • San Diego • (619) 233-3004
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! Check out an interactive map to find venues and sites accessible by MTS at sdmts.com/escapes 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 pay-as-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.
Corporate Helicopters
3753 John J Montgomery Dr #1, • San Diego
(858) 505-5650 50 map on page 78
Take to the skies — soaring over the San Diego coastline, city skyscrapers and gorgeous inland locales — with Corporate Helicopters. The company offers tours above America’s Finest City and private charters to other getaway destinations in SoCal and Baja Mexico. Perfect for families, friends, couples and special occasions, the three most popular tours are the Diego Delight — a 30-minute thrill over La Jolla, Mission Beach, San Diego Bay, downtown, the USS Midway, SeaWorld and Torrey Pines Golf Course; the Unforgettable — a dramatic bird’s-eye view of the seashore from the Del Mar Racetrack to Point Loma, and Coronado; and Surf & Turf — 60 minutes of heaven covering major attractions and Rancho Santa Fe estates, the Rancho Bernardo countryside and Miramar Air Station. Other high-flying adventures include the Temecula Winery Lunch Tour, a Top Gun Military History Tour, a Golf Getaway to Rams Hill Golf Club in Borrego Springs, and the Taste of Baja Tour. Top-flight gifts include the Pilot Experience, allowing the guest to actually take the controls, and the exceptional Romance in the Air package, perfect for marriage proposals or anniversaries. View more details and prepare for an experience of a lifetime at CorporateHelicopters.com
Coronado Ferry: flagshipsd.com
See 46 maps on page 77
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. Children under 4 ride free.
