San Diego > Getting Around

Perhaps page shouldn’t really be associated with the usual “inside” information with which we usually provide users. However, traveling with such knowledge is useful nonetheless—and is often overlooked even by frequent travelers. Although the following information is rather encyclopedic, a smart traveler can take advantage of it if needed, and thus it merits mentioning.     No Rental Car: There are several options available for getting around town. Of course, there’s always the ever-expensive taxi ride. This is fine if you need a quick ride from A to B, but if you’re looking to visit several locations in a day, or you’re in town for an extended period of time, taking cabs everywhere can put quite a dent in your wallet.     San Diego provides an excellent public transit system, including the San Diego Trolley and Coaster. And rather than me giving a second-hand explanation on how to take advantage of the city’s transportation system, you can get it from the people who run the show. So, to find out more just visit the Metropolitan Transit System's official website.   With Rental Car: Many points of interest are located within the downtown area. However, a number of pristine destinations are located outside this area as well. Below are the estimated drive times from downtown to some of the county’s most popular neighborhoods.     Estimated Drive Times From Downtown San Diego Anza Borego Desert State Park  115-140 minutes Coronado  7-10 minutes Escondido  30-45 minutes Hotel Circle 10-20 minutes Julian  90-120 minutes La Jolla  Approx. 30 minutes Mission Bay  15-20 minutes Oceanside  45-60 minutes San Diego International Airport Lindbergh Field  10-15 minutes Ensenada  120-150 minutes Rosarito  60-75 minutes Tijuana  30-40 minutes