# SAN — San Diego (San Diego International)

> SAN (San Diego International) is the main international airport serving San Diego, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/san-san-diego

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Free Flyer shuttle to Old Town for trolley/Coaster, or rideshare
- **Typical fare:** Free + $2.50 trolley; $15–$25 rideshare
- **Journey time:** 15–20 min downtown
- **Pickup point:** Flyer at Transportation Plaza; rideshare same area
- **Key warning:** Rideshare moved offsite — follow signs to Transportation Plaza
- **Fare reality (SAN → downtown San Diego):** expected $15–$25 rideshare; $2.50 trolley · concerning $40+ · likely scam $60 'town car'
- **Overall risk:** low — Closest major-city airport to downtown in the US. Free Flyer shuttle to Old Town Transit Center connects to trolley and Coaster. Rideshare offsite at 'Transportation Plaza'.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of SAN, ranked

1. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $15–$25, journey 10–20 min, wait 5–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct; Cheap (close airport)
   - Cons: Pickup at plaza
2. **Flyer + MTS Trolley** _(recommended)_ — cost Free + $2.50, journey 25–35 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Two-leg trip
3. **Taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost $20–$30, journey 10–20 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at SAN

1. Bags and exit to Transportation Plaza (shuttle from T2)
2. Flyer to Old Town Transit Center
3. Or rideshare same plaza
4. Total: 15–20 min downtown

## Common scams at SAN

- **Town car at curb** (medium risk): Drivers offer 'beat the line' rides at $60+. _How to avoid:_ Use the taxi stand, rideshare zone at Transportation Plaza, or Flyer.

## Payment warnings at SAN

- PRONTO app or contactless on trolley
- Cards everywhere

## Arrival checklist for SAN

- PRONTO app or contactless
- Hotel near Trolley line?

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Last updated: June 2026

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