San Diego SAN Airport Shuttle & Shared Ride Overview
SAN Airport Transfer
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Often the cheapest way to get to and from San Diego airport, shuttle vans often offer a cost effective alternative to taking a taxi. Typically, San Diego airport shuttle services use large passenger vans and provide pickup service from your home, hotel, or office to (or from) SAN airport. You share the ride, and hence much of the cost, with fellow travelers in your immediate area.
Another option is to reserve a private-ride van, useful for larger families or groups. The ultimate experience is to arrive to San Diego airport in a sedan or limo. Sedans are typically Lincoln Towncar-type vehicles that accommodate 2-3 passengers, while limos can be as long as buses and hold an entire bachelorette party.
To get you effortlessly to San Diego airport, you can reserve a door-to-door airport shuttle van, sedan or limo right here using one of our specially selected partners. Its safe and secure, and will make your trip a little easier.
San Diego SAN Airport-to-City Shuttles & Transfers
The following provide convenient San Diego Airport shuttle service to/from San Diego SAN Airport and the locations in the greater San Diego area. Most shared-ride airport shuttles also offer residential door-to-door airport shuttle van service for anywhere in the San Diego area.
Shuttle Services - Shuttle vans and buses operated by off-airport companies are a popular and convenient transportation option. Shuttle service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal.
From Terminal 1 you must cross the skybridge, and take either the escalators or the elevators to street level. From Terminal 2, cross the Terminal 2 skybridge and take either the escalators or the elevators to street level, or use the pedestrian crosswalk conveniently located outside the Terminal 2 Baggage Claim Area to access the Transportation Plaza. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company.
Listed below are shuttle companies frequently used by travelers. Call directly to find the shuttle that best suits your needs. Policies, services and rates are subject to change and may vary based on destination, passengers and number of stops.
For ADA passengers, each shuttle for hire company is required by the airport to have within their fleet ADA compatible vehicles. Subcontracting for this type of service is permissible. Please contact the customer service representative for more information.
SAN Hotel Shuttles Many hotels around San Diego Airport offer complimentary shuttle service to/from their facility. In most cases, hotel shuttles are located outside of SAN airport baggage claim.
Many area hotels provide their courtesy shuttles to their customers. Contact your hotel of choice.
SAN Inter-terminal Shuttles Intra-terminal shuttles provide free connections between terminals as well as to parking and rental car facilities. The Red Bus provides complimentary wheelchair-accessible transportation between the Airport's terminals. Buses run at intervals of up to 10 minutes. Designated Red Bus stops are located curbside at all three terminals. For additional information call Lindbergh Parking, Inc. at 619.291.1508.
Shuttle van/limo Tipping Etiquette:
Shared ride shuttles: if you’re taking bags and the driver helps you loading/unloading them, its appropriate to give the driver a few bucks for his/her efforts.
Sedans/limos: the most appropriate form of tipping is a percentage of the fare, usually around 15%. Drivers derive much of their income from tips and usually deserve a gratuity if their service was satisfactory.