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Typical cost and journey time from San Diego Airport into downtown San Diego.
MTS bus 992
CheapestCost
$2.50
Time
15–20 min to downtown
- Hours
- About 5am–midnight, every 15 min
- Where to find it
- Outside Terminals 1 and 2 arrivals, transit plaza.
- Good to know
- The free San Diego Flyer shuttle runs to the Old Town Transit Center for trolley and train connections.
Taxi
FastestCost
About $20–30 + tip
Time
10–15 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Transportation plazas outside each terminal.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $15–30
Time
10–15 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Transportation plazas outside each terminal.
Our pick
Downtown is so close that a rideshare is quick and cheap. The 992 bus is the bargain if you're travelling light.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about San Diego Airport.
What's the cheapest way from San Diego Airport to downtown San Diego?
MTS bus 992: $2.50, taking 15–20 min to downtown.
How much is a taxi from SAN to downtown San Diego?
About $20–30 + tip. The ride takes 10–15 min.
What hours does the MTS bus 992 run?
About 5am–midnight, every 15 min.
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at San Diego Airport?
Transportation plazas outside each terminal. Expect to pay about $15–30.
Where do I catch the MTS bus 992?
Outside Terminals 1 and 2 arrivals, transit plaza.
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