San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about a 13-minute drive from Berkshire Motor Hotel, making a taxi or rideshare a direct way to reach the motel. Public transit is another option: Route 992 serves both terminals and connects the airport with downtown San Diego.
- Airport: SAN has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Taxi and rideshare: Use the Transportation Plazas outside the terminals.
- Bus: Route 992 serves both terminals and takes 15 minutes to or from Santa Fe Depot.
- Rooms: Rooms at this San Diego motel.
Where the motel sits in relation to SAN
The walk from the airport takes about 82 minutes. If you’re arriving with bags or late in the day, compare a direct pickup with the bus connections before choosing how to travel.
SAN has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport’s Transportation Plazas are in front of both terminals, with customer-service representatives under blue umbrellas across the street from each one.
How do you get a taxi or rideshare at SAN?
Taxi and rideshare pickups are organized around SAN’s Transportation Plazas, but the exact crossing and pickup lane depend on your terminal.
At Terminal 1, rideshare passengers leave baggage claim and cross at the pedestrian crosswalk to the pickup location. At Terminal 2, follow the main crosswalk to the Transportation Plaza; rideshare pickup is in the second lane. The airport directs passengers to the Transportation Plazas for ground transportation.
Only rides you request yourself or arrange through a taxi customer-service representative are authorized at the airport. Drivers may not solicit rides on airport property. If you’re using a shuttle arranged through a hotel or motel, its designated pickup point is on the Transportation Island outside either terminal.
What public transit can you take from the airport?
Route 992 is the direct airport bus connection to downtown San Diego, while the free San Diego Flyer links the terminals with Old Town Transit Center.
Route 992 stops at elevated platforms at both airport terminals. The trip to or from Santa Fe Depot takes 15 minutes; the route is wheelchair accessible and connects with Trolley, COASTER, Amtrak and bus services.
Buses have luggage racks and wider doors for boarding. Contactless payment is accepted by credit card, debit card, mobile wallet or wearable device, with a separate form of payment needed for each passenger.
The Trolley does not stop at the airport itself. To connect with it, take the free San Diego Flyer to Old Town Transit Center. The Flyer also makes stops at Admiral Boland Way and Palm Street upon request.
Service hours and schedules can differ between airport and transit-agency information. Check the official site before you go, including the airport and MTS schedules, and confirm current pickup arrangements with any shuttle provider you’re considering.
What should you know about driving to the motel?
Airport road access runs along North Harbor Drive: SAN’s published directions say Terminal 1 is 2 miles ahead, with Terminal 2 a quarter mile beyond it.
If someone is driving you, agree on which terminal and pickup area to use before you leave baggage claim. For a taxi or rideshare, follow the terminal-specific crossing instructions rather than waiting at the curb directly outside baggage claim.
Which route works best with luggage?
A taxi or rideshare avoids transferring between services, while Route 992 offers a bus connection with luggage racks and wider boarding doors.
For a direct pickup, go to the Transportation Plaza and follow the signs and instructions for your terminal. If you choose transit, board Route 992 at the elevated platform; if your onward journey uses the Trolley, the Flyer connects the airport with Old Town Transit Center.
For more context on getting around after arrival, getting around San Diego from the motel covers local transport.
FAQs
Does the Trolley stop at San Diego International Airport?
No. The free San Diego Flyer connects the terminals with Old Town Transit Center, where you can make a Trolley connection.
Where do hotel and motel shuttles pick up passengers?
Courtesy shuttles use the designated Transportation Islands outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. For-hire shuttle policies, services and rates may vary, so contact the provider directly.
How long is the Route 992 trip to Santa Fe Depot?
The trip to or from Santa Fe Depot takes 15 minutes. Route 992 serves both airport terminals and connects the airport with downtown San Diego.