Getting Around
From the San Diego Airport
Shuttle: Various shuttle services are available from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego. Shuttle stops are located at the airport transportation plazas.
Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminals. The fare to downtown San Diego is approximately $15-$20.
Rideshare: Lyft and Uber operate at San Diego International Airport. Pick-up locations are at designated areas.
Public Transportation
Trolley: San Diego's Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates a trolley system with convenient stops throughout the city, including the Convention Center. Also, the new UC San Diego Blue Line trolley extension expands service northward to Clairemont, the UCSD/La Jolla area and the Westfield UTC shopping center.
For trolley schedules and information, visit SDMTS.
Bus: MTS also operates an extensive bus network, providing access to various neighborhoods and attractions.
Ferry: Explore San Diego's waterfront via the Coronado Ferry, which offers service between downtown San Diego and Coronado Island.
Getting To The Liver Meeting from Los Angeles
If you’re arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and need to make your way to The Liver Meeting, there are many transportation options to fit your needs. Here’s how you can travel from LAX to San Diego:
Bus/Shuttle Services
Several shuttle services offer direct routes from LAX to San Diego. These services are convenient and can often be booked in advance.
- Public Bus service is available from LAX to Historic Old Town San Diego.
- LAX LINQ offers fares as low as $59 one way. San Diego to LAX Shuttle: Cheap Bus Rides with LAX LINQ
- Relax San offers fares as low as $58 one way. https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
Rental Cars
Numerous rental car agencies operate out of LAX for those who prefer the flexibility of driving. Renting a car allows you to travel at your own pace and explore along the way. Major rental car companies include:
Driving from LAX to San Diego typically takes about 2-3 hours, depending on traffic.
Amtrak Train
Amtrak offers daily service from Los Angeles’s Union Station to San Diego with fares as low as $36 one way. The Pacific Surfliner offers a picturesque journey along the coast. The train departs from Los Angeles Union Station, which you can reach by a short ride on the FlyAway Bus from LAX.
Pacific Surfliner
Travel Time: Approximately 3 hours
Tickets: Book online at https://www.amtrak.com
Private Car Service
The following companies offer private sedan service between LAX and San Diego. Costs begin at $550 one way.
- La Jolla Elite Limousine & Jet Service 858-459-9077
- Reliable Transportation 619-246-2539
- Sun Diego Charter Co. 619-299-2007
Connecting Flights
Check your airline schedule to see the options for connecting flights from LAX to San Diego.
Helpful Tips for International Travelers
Currency: The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD).
Language: English is the primary language spoken in San Diego and at The Liver Meeting.
Electricity: The standard voltage is 120V, and the frequency is 60Hz. The power plugs and sockets used are of type A and B.
Travel Visa: For those traveling internationally and in need of a visa letter, please use our visa letter generator. Note this does not indicate a visa will be granted.
Travel Note
U.S. Residents: Please review the Real ID Act regarding boarding federally regulated commercial aircrafts. Depending on your state of residence, you may need to provide a second form of identification at the airport.