City in California, United States
Getting around San Diego
How to get around San Diego
A car helps for beaches and day trips. The Trolley and buses serve downtown, Old Town and the border; use Uber and Lyft for beaches and La Jolla.
Ways to get around San Diego
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| MTS Trolley | $2.50 per ride | Blue, Orange and Green lines; pay with PRONTO app or card |
| MTS buses | $2.50 per ride | Reaches the beaches; slower than driving |
| Uber / Lyft | About $14–25 for short trips | Main option between neighborhoods |
| Coronado Ferry | About $5.50 each way | Scenic ride from downtown to Coronado |
Ride-hailing apps in San Diego
A 5 km ride costs about $14–25 ($14–25).
- Taxis are less common than rideshare; both work at the airport. Waymo is expanding in Southern California but not yet in San Diego.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International (SAN)
Uber/Lyft to downtown $15–25, 10–15 min; Route 992 bus about $2.50; taxi $20–30.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in San Diego?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around San Diego?
A car helps for beaches and day trips. The Trolley and buses serve downtown, Old Town and the border; use Uber and Lyft for beaches and La Jolla.
How do I get from the airport to San Diego?
Uber/Lyft to downtown $15–25, 10–15 min; Route 992 bus about $2.50; taxi $20–30.
Is San Diego walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- FlixBus
- San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
- San Diego International Airport
- San Diego Tourism Authority
- City of San Diego Public Utilities (water)
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