Airport & Ground Transportation

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the primary international airport serving San Diego and its surrounding metropolitan area, in the state of California.

San Diego International Airport (SAN)
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Tel: 619-400-2404

Distance to hotel: 6.9 mi via CA-163 N
Driving time: approximately 15 mins
(depending on traffic and time of day)

Visit SAN's website

Transportation to Hotel

The convention hotel does not provide airport shuttle service.
Here are ways to get from the San Diego Airport to the Handlery Hotel San Diego:

Public Transport (Shuttle / Trolley)

The San Diego Flyer is a FREE air-conditioned electric shuttle with luggage racks and ADA accessibility operating between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Old Town

Transit Center

Cost: Free.
Schedule: 4:45 a.m. – 12:30 a.m., 7 days a week
Runs every 20–30 minutes (depending on traffic).

Pick-up/Drop-off Locations:

Airport: Look for shuttle pick-ups at the Transportation Plaza (across from Terminals 1 and 2 baggage claims).
Old Town Transit Center: East side near the taxi drop-off area.

Car Service

Private companies like Prime Time Shuttle offer pre-booked options.
Uber or Lyft (Rideshare):
Available at Terminal 1 (across the pedestrian bridge) and Terminal 2 (Transportation Plaza).

Taxi
The following are readily available at the Transportation Plazas, or by calling:

Yellow Radio Service - all major credit cards accepted +1 619.444.4444
American Radio Service - all major credit cards upon request +1 619.234.1111
Orange Radio Service - all major credit cards upon request +1 619.223.5555
San Diego Dispatch - all major credit cards upon request +1 619.226.8294 / 800.368.2947
USA Radio Dispatch - all major credit cards upon request +1 619.231.1144

Rental Cars

All rental car pick-ups and drop-offs at SAN occur at the Rental Car Center.
Free shuttle buses run continuously between the airport terminals and the Rental Car Center.
Address: 3355 Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101

Shuttle Hours: 24/7 (Check with agencies for service hours and return procedures).

Click here for more information

Driving Directions to Hotel

Fastest route - via CA-163 N:
15 min (6.9 miles)
Click here for directions

via I-5 N
1 hr 18 mins (56.4 miles)
Click here for directions

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