Getting to San Diego International Airport is easy from most major roadways. Be sure to monitor traffic conditions during certain times of the day. It is essential to allow yourself enough time for airline check-in and to pass through security. Arrive two (2) hours prior to domestic flight departures and three (3) hours prior to international flight departures

Metro Bus
Public transit is available via the Flyer Route No. 992, a Metropolitan Transit System bus that travels to and from the Airport and downtown San Diego, stopping between Terminals 1 and 2 and the Commuter Terminal. The 10-minute bus service connects with Trolley, Coaster and Amtrak stations and is wheelchair accessible.

Trolley Service
The San Diego Trolley does not stop at the Airport. However, it does reach many neighborhoods and areas with popular attractions and landmarks, such as Old Town, Mission Valley and Fashion Valley

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.

Driving Directions:

From I-5 Northbound: Take San Diego Airport / Hawthorn Street exit (signs will direct you onto westbound Hawthorn Street ). >>> Proceed to N. Harbor Drive and turn right. >>> Commuter Terminal is one mile ahead on right hand side; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are 1/4 and 1/2 mile beyond Commuter Terminal.

From I-5 Southbound: Take San Diego Airport / Sassafras Street exit. This puts you onto Kettner Boulevard. >>> Take Kettner to the traffic light at Sassafras Street and turn right. >>> Proceed down the hill to the traffic light at Pacific Highway and turn left. >>> Take Pacific Highway about 1/2 mile to Laurel Street and turn right. >>> Take Laurel Street to the next light, N. Harbor Drive, and turn right. >>> Commuter Terminal is one mile ahead on right hand side; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are 1/4 and 1/2 mile beyond the Commuter Terminal.

From State Route. 163: Take State Route 163 Southbound to I-5 North and follow directions above for I-5 Northbound

From I-8: Take State Route 163 or I-5 Southbound and follow applicable directions above.

From I-15: If North of State Route 163, take State Route 163 Southbound and follow directions above for State Route 163 Southbound.