Travel & Transportation

IDEA is proud to be an organization that represents a diverse membership from over 25 different countries around the world. Our conferences have always been and will always be open to anyone who has an interest in district energy, regardless of immigration status or nationality. We will strive to assist anyone traveling internationally to an IDEA conference by providing any and all information and support that we are able.

San Diego Airport Transportation Info

Ride Share

Several companies offer Ride Share services at San Diego International Airport. 
Designated Ride Share passenger pickup locations are listed below:

  • Terminal 1: Travelers will exit baggage claim, use the new pedestrian crosswalk, with a traffic light to provide access to Ground Transportation resources (VFH, Courtesy, Taxis, Rideshare and RCC). See signage for assistance.
  • Terminal 2: Upon exiting baggage claim, use main crosswalk to Transportation Plaza. Ridesharing pick-up is located in the second lane on the right. See signage for assistance.


Shuttle Service 

Shuttle vans and buses operated by off-airport companies are another transportation option. Shuttle service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2.

From Terminal 1, cross the skybridge and take the escalators or the elevators to street level. From Terminal 2, use the pedestrian crosswalk conveniently located outside the Terminal 2 Baggage Claim Area to access the Transportation Plaza. A Customer Service Representative will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company.

The guide below lists shuttle companies frequently used by travelers. Call directly or use the Web links to find the shuttle that best suits your needs. Policies, services and rates are subject to change and may vary based on destination and passengers.
Assistance can be provided for passengers with disabilities. For this service, it is highly recommended that you contact and coordinate with the shuttle company in advance.

Shuttle Company

Phone Number

Website

EZ RIDE SHUTTLE

800.777.0585
OR
858.531.8171

HTTPS://EZRIDESHUTTLE.COM/

SEA BREEZE SHUTTLE

619.297.7463

HTTPS://SEABREEZESHUTTLE.COM/

VANGO.COM

NA

HTTPS://VANGO.COM/#/

Taxis

Many companies provide taxicab service at San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Customer Service Representative will place you with the first available taxi, unless you specify a particular taxicab company.


The guide below lists taxicab radio/dispatch services in San Diego. Call directly or use the Web links to find the taxicab service that best suits your needs. Please refer to a San Diego phone book yellow pages for a complete list of taxicab services.

 

NAME

PAYMENT

STREET

PHONE

Yellow Radio Service

All major credit cards accepted

3473 Kurtz St.
San Diego

619.444.4444
858.444.4444

American Radio Service

All major credit cards upon request

433 10th Ave.
San Diego

619.234.1111

Orange Radio Service

All major credit cards upon request

3911 Pacific Hwy. #208
San Diego

619.223.5555

San Diego Dispatch 

Major credit cards upon request

3485 Kurtz St.
San Diego

619.226.8294 / 800.368.2947

USA Radio Dispatch 

All major cards upon request

2660 Imperial Ave.
San Diego

619.231.1144