University of California, San Diego
Transportation Information
The San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) and the San Diego Train Station are approximately fifteen miles from
campus.
San Diego Transit Bus/From the Airport
To get to UCSD by bus from the airport, walk to Harbor Blvd from the terminal and take the #923 bus marked Downtown
to Broadway. The #923 bus leaves every thirty minutes from the airport. Cross the street and take the #30 bus marked
UCSD/UTC to the VA Medical Center. Depart at Gilman Parking Structure located at the corner of Gilman and Villa La
Jolla. Walk north through campus to the Warren Conference Desk, located on the Voigt Drive. Please plan for an
approximated two hour bus ride.
From the Train Station
Walk to First Ave and Ash St and take the #30 bus marked UCSD/UTC to the VA Medical Center. The #30 bus runs
approximately every fifteen minutes. The one-way fare $2.25, and exact change is required. A transfer is free. For more route
and schedule information, call San Diego Transit at 619.233.3004 or visit their website, www.sdcommute.com.
Car Rentals
Rental cars may be obtained at the airport. Many rental agencies provide transportation from the airport to the car rental
location.
Alamo Rent-A-Car ....................................http://www.alamo.com.................................800.327.9633
Avis...............................................................http://www.avis.com.....................................800.331.1212
Budget Rent-A-Car.....................................http://www.budget.com...............................800.527.0700
Hertz.............................................................https://www.hertz.com ................................800.654.3131
Please consult a phone directory for further listings. To drive to UCSD from the airport, take the Harbor Dr./I-5 south exit
to Laurel Street. Take a left on India Street and stay on India to the Interstate 5 north on-ramp. See “General Directions”
below.
Taxi Service
Taxi service is available from the airport to UCSD. The fares vary, but they are generally range $35–$45.
Yellow Cab of San Diego..........................................................................................................619.234.6161
Orange Cab.....…………………………………………………………………...619.291.3333
Cloud 9 Shuttle
For groups of up to four, SuperShuttle provides economical van service to UCSD with a one-day notice.
Call 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1.800.258-3826) for reservations and current rates. For individuals, when you make your roundtrip
reservation online in advance at www.supershuttle.com, enter the group discount code – 556CV to receive the UCSD
discount. Note: You do not have to have an advance reservation to ride SuperShuttle, but without an online reservation you
will pay the full fare.
General Directions
Take Interstate 5 to La Jolla Village Drive exit. Drive west on La Jolla Village Drive to the first signal and turn right at Villa
La Jolla Drive. Go past the VA Medical Center and turn right at the signal light, Gilman Drive. Follow Gilman Drive about
one-half mile to the second stop sign. Turn left on Voigt Drive and follow the sign to the Warren Conference Service Center.
To register and drop off luggage pull into the shuttle stop and follow the signs. After you register, park your vehicle in one of
the following parking lots, in the green or yellow striped spaces only, 502, 504, 510 or the Hopkins Parking Structure. Be sure
to properly display the parking permit you purchased in advance. The Warren Conference Service Center is open 7am –
10pm daily; phone 858-534-3811.
Please note: Parking Permits are required five (5) days a week from 7am–11pm. Permits are not required on weekends. Permits
are available for purchase online in advance or at the various parking pay stations or Visitor Information Booths at either
Gilman or North Point Entrances.