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How to get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) by bus and light rail?
By bus and light rail
To get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 992 bus from Broadway & 2nd Av station to San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
104min$0.00
SPRINTER
280
992
Leaves from Vista Transit Center
Step by Step
- 1
Start from light rail stationSan Diego International Airport (SAN)3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd) - 2
SPRINTERWait for light railSPRINTEREscondido - 3
Ride to light rail stationEscondido Transit Center30 min - 4
Walk to bus stationEscondido Transit Center310 yd • 4 min - 5280Wait for bus280Downtown Sd
- 6Ride to bus stationBroadway & 2nd AvID 1331345 min
- 7992Wait for bus992Airport
- 8Ride to bus stationSan Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 2 EastID 9947116 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and light rail via SPRINTER, 280 and 923
To get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 923 bus from Broadway & 2nd Av station to N Harbor Dr & Spanish Landing (Terminal 2) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
103min$0.00
SPRINTER
280
923
Leaves from Vista Transit Center
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationSan Diego International Airport (SAN)3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)
- 2SPRINTERWait for light railSPRINTEREscondido
- 3Ride to light rail stationEscondido Transit Center30 min
- 4Walk to bus stationEscondido Transit Center310 yd • 4 min
- 5280Wait for bus280Downtown Sd
- 6Ride to bus stationBroadway & 2nd AvID 1331345 min
- 7923Wait for bus923Ocean Beach
- 8Ride to bus stationN Harbor Dr & Spanish Landing (Terminal 2)ID 1345513 min
- 9Walk toSan Diego International Airport (SAN)3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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 47.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) by bus and light rail, 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
- N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr
- San Diego Int'L Airport & Terminal 1
Cable Car stations close to San Diego International Airport (SAN):
- Washington Street Station
- Old Town Station
- Middletown Station
Related Routes
- Vista Transit Center to Bonita
- Vista Transit Center to Bonsall
- Vista Transit Center to Camp Pendleton North
- Vista Transit Center to Camp Pendleton South
- Vista Transit Center to Carlsbad
- Vista Transit Center to Casa De Oro-Mount Helix
- Vista Transit Center to Chula Vista
- Vista Transit Center to Coronado
- Vista Transit Center to Del Mar
- Vista Transit Center to El Cajon
- Vista Transit Center to Encinitas
- Vista Transit Center to Escondido
- Vista Transit Center to Fallbrook
- Vista Transit Center to Imperial Beach
- Vista Transit Center to La Mesa
- Vista Transit Center to La Presa
- Vista Transit Center to Lake San Marcos
- Vista Transit Center to Lemon Grove
- Vista Transit Center to National City
- Vista Transit Center to Oceanside
Alternative route by bus and light rail via SPRINTER, 280 and 923
To get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the SPRINTER light rail from Vista Transit Center station to Escondido Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 923 bus from Broadway & 2nd Av station to N Harbor Dr & Spanish Landing (Terminal 2) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $0.00.
103min$0.00
SPRINTER
280
923
Leaves from Vista Transit Center
Step by Step
- 1Start from light rail stationSan Diego International Airport (SAN)3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)
- 2SPRINTERWait for light railSPRINTEREscondido
- 3Ride to light rail stationEscondido Transit Center30 min
- 4Walk to bus stationEscondido Transit Center310 yd • 4 min
- 5280Wait for bus280Downtown Sd
- 6Ride to bus stationBroadway & 2nd AvID 1331345 min
- 7923Wait for bus923Ocean Beach
- 8Ride to bus stationN Harbor Dr & Spanish Landing (Terminal 2)ID 1345513 min
- 9Walk toSan Diego International Airport (SAN)3225 N Harbor Dr (at Airport Terminal Rd)430 yd • 6 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 104 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 280, 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 103 minutes, using Bus line SPRINTER, Bus line 280, Bus line 923.
Is there a direct light rail between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?
No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.
Which light rail line goes from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?
The SPRINTER light rail line goes from Escondido station near San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Escondido Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines 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 light rail and bus?
The total travel time between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.
Where do I get on the light rail near San Diego International Airport (SAN) to get to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?
Get on the SPRINTER light rail from the Escondido station near San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego.
Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego?
Get off the light rail 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 light rail 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.
