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How to get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) by bus and cable car?

By bus and cable car

To get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Iris Avenue Station station to City College Station station. Next, take the 992 bus from Broadway & Park Bl station to San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

59min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - 992
992
Leaves from Iris Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    America Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    City College Station
    ID 75090
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Park Bl
    ID 99342
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 992992
    Wait for bus
    992
    Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 East
    Ride to bus station
    San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 East
    ID 99471
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and cable car via BLUE and OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE

To get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Iris Avenue Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, take the OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE bus from Old Town Transit Center station to Terminal 2 Rental Car Shuttle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

85min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Leaves from Iris Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94031
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLEOLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Terminal 2 Rental Car Shuttle
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal 2 Rental Car Shuttle
    ID 90003
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

The distance between San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego and San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego is approximately 15.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) by bus and cable car, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Diego – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located at 3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd), San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle.

Bus stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN):

  • Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle
  • N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr
  • San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 1

Cable Car stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN):

  • Middletown Station
  • Washington Street Station

Public transit stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located at 3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd), San Diego and the nearest public transit station is Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle.

Bus stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN):

  • Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle
  • San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 1
  • N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr

Cable Car stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN):

  • Washington Street Station
  • Old Town Station
  • Middletown Station

Alternative route by bus and cable car via BLUE and OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE

To get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, take the BLUE cable car from Iris Avenue Station station to Old Town Station station. Next, take the OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE bus from Old Town Transit Center station to Terminal 2 Rental Car Shuttle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

85min$0.00
Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
Bus - OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Leaves from Iris Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from cable car station
    Start from cable car station
    San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)
  • 2
    Cable Car - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for cable car
    BLUE
    Utc
  • 3
    Ride to cable car station
    Ride to cable car station
    Old Town Station
    ID 75042
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Town Transit Center
    ID 94031
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLEOLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Terminal 2 Rental Car Shuttle
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal 2 Rental Car Shuttle
    ID 90003
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line 992.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line BLUE, Bus line OLD TOWN TO AIRPORT SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct cable car between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?

    No, you’ll have to take one cable car line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which cable car line goes from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?

    The BLUE cable car line goes from America Plaza station near San Diego International Airport (SAN) to City College Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 East station near San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego

  • How long does it take to travel from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego by cable car and bus?

    The total travel time between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego by cable car and bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the cable car near San Diego International Airport (SAN) to get to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?

    Get on the BLUE cable car from the America Plaza station near San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego.

  • Where do I get off the cable car when travelling between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?

    Get off the cable car at the San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 East stop, which is closest to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego.

  • How much is the cable car fare from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    The ride from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) costs $0.00.

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