Getting Here
What airport should I fly into?
You have two options in our border city:
- Fly into San Diego International Airport (SAN). Our airport is right downtown and close to the host hotel!
- The Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) may be more cost-effective for some travelers. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) is an excellent and easy way to walk directly across the border once you arrive at the Tijuana airport. (Be sure to research any restrictions or additional paperwork you may need to complete if you are not a Mexican or US citizen and are transiting through Mexico.)
How do I get from the airport to the host hotel?
We recommend a ride-share, taxi, or public transportation.
From SAN:
- A bus trip (MTS) will take approximately 20-25 minutes and cost $2.50 USD per rider.
- A ride-share (Lyft, Uber) or taxi will take approximately 10-15 minutes and may cost between $10.00 USD and $25.00 USD (subject to surge pricing).
From TIJ:
- A bus trip (MTS) will take approximately 2 hours and cost $6.00 USD per rider.
- A ride-share (Lyft, Uber) or taxi will take approximately 30-45 minutes and may cost between $30.00 USD and $50.00 USD (subject to surge pricing).
Where can I get a SIM card for my phone?
If you are an international attendee and want to use your mobile phone, you may need to purchase a local pre-paid SIM card, or a pre-paid Global SIM card. Global SIM cards allow you to roam across a number of different countries, on different networks, with a single SIM card. You may be able to purchase a global SIM card before you leave your home country. Here are some places to purchase a SIM card once you arrive in San Diego:
- At the San Diego Airport:
- Some stores within the airport sell travel SIM cards. Inquire with a San Diego Airport Ambassador before leaving the secure terminal.
- Near the host hotel:
- Major cell phone carriers have travel/pre-paid SIM cards for purchase. The closest cell phone stores to the host hotel are AT&T (252 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101; 0.2mi away) and T-Mobile (1014 Fifth Ave Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101; 0.3mi away)
It’s important that you check before you leave your country whether or not your mobile device is locked to a particular network and if so, make arrangements for it to be unlocked so that you are able to activate an international pre-paid SIM once you get here, as usually you need to have your phone unlocked prior to leaving your home country.
I plan to drive to San Diego and/or get a rental car. Can I park at the hotel?
Parking is available for an additional cost. Please find the hotel’s parking rates here. Guests may choose to park at a nearby parking lot or garage instead.
How else can I get to San Diego?
- Train: You can take a train to the Santa Fe Depot and take public transportation, taxi, or a ride-share to the host hotel.
- Bus: You can take a bus to the Greyhound bus station and take public transportation, taxi, or a ride-share to the host hotel.
Getting around: What ride-share apps do you recommend?
San Diego is served by both Uber and Lyft.
Getting around: What public transportation is available in San Diego?
Public transportation (MTS) is available via bus or trolley. While it may take longer than a car ride to get to your destination, public transportation is generally cheaper than other options (e.g. ride-shares or taxis).
Attendees can use MTS’s Trip Planner tool to find their best routes. Information on how to pay fares on bus and trolley can be found here.