SAN to San Diego City Center
United States
San Diego International Airport to city. San Diego International Airport to city center. San Diego International Airport to San Diego.SAN to city. SAN to city center. SAN to San Diego. How to get from San Diego International Airport to San Diego city center. How to get from SAN airport to downtown San Diego.San Diego airport to city. San Diego airport transfer guide. Best transport from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Downtown San Diego (Santa Fe Depot area).San Diego International Airport to San Diego by train. San Diego International Airport to San Diego by bus.San Diego International Airport to San Diego by metro. San Diego International Airport to San Diego by taxi.San Diego International Airport to San Diego by uber. San Diego International Airport to San Diego by grab.San Diego International Airport to San Diego by bolt. San Diego International Airport to San Diego by tram.SAN to San Diego by train. SAN to San Diego by bus.SAN to San Diego by taxi. SAN to San Diego by uber.SAN to city by train. SAN to city by bus. SAN to city by taxi.
Destination
Downtown San Diego (Santa Fe Depot area)
San Diego city center
Fastest route
MTS Route 992
bus · every 15min
Updated
Nov 2025
Verified info
Quick verdict
MTS Route 992
Direct city bus between both SAN terminals and Downtown San Diego, terminating near Santa Fe Depot at Broadway & Kettner. Runs about every 15 minutes most of the day, 7 days a week, taking around 15 minutes between the airport and downtown transit hubs.
Transport matrix
MTS Route 992
15mDirect city bus between both SAN terminals and Downtown San Diego, terminating near Santa Fe Depot at Broadway & Kettner. Runs about every 15 minutes most of the day, 7 days a week, taking around 15 minutes between the airport and downtown transit hubs.
San Diego Flyer
20-30mFree airport shuttle linking both SAN terminals with Old Town Transit Center, a major hub for Amtrak, COASTER, and San Diego Trolley lines that connect quickly to Downtown San Diego. Operates daily from about 04:45 to 00:30 with shuttles every 20–30 minutes.
MTS Route 992
Direct city bus between both SAN terminals and Downtown San Diego, terminating near Santa Fe Depot at Broadway & Kettner. Runs about every 15 minutes most of the day, 7 days a week, taking around 15 minutes between the airport and downtown transit hubs.
San Diego Flyer
Free airport shuttle linking both SAN terminals with Old Town Transit Center, a major hub for Amtrak, COASTER, and San Diego Trolley lines that connect quickly to Downtown San Diego. Operates daily from about 04:45 to 00:30 with shuttles every 20–30 minutes.
Strikes · Night arrivals · Big luggage
bus
Direct city bus between both SAN terminals and Downtown San Diego, terminating near Santa Fe Depot at Broadway & Kettner. Runs about every 15 minutes most of the day, 7 days a week, taking around 15 minutes between the airport and downtown transit hubs.
15m
bus
Free airport shuttle linking both SAN terminals with Old Town Transit Center, a major hub for Amtrak, COASTER, and San Diego Trolley lines that connect quickly to Downtown San Diego. Operates daily from about 04:45 to 00:30 with shuttles every 20–30 minutes.
20-30m
Skip the airport SIM queue. We're partnering with eSIM providers to get you online before you even leave the gate.
Explore more
Arrivals decoded
Fast, easy ways to reach the primary city center after landing.
Late arrivals
After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes.
Budget focus
Ways to shave costs without blowing your schedule.
Signal plan
Prep your phone plus Wi-Fi tactics until the affiliate CTA goes live.
Beyond downtown
For travelers continuing beyond the main city core.