Make sure you're at the right terminal if you're taking a commuter flight. Several airlines operate separate commuter and large-body flights out of two different terminals. Taxi service is available across the road from Terminal 1, between the terminal building and the parking lot. Which means you cannot leave the baggage claim area from either terminal and simply hail a cab from the curb. Walk across the skybridge, take escalators to the ground and find the taxi island to your left.
Cost is one dollar per hour for the first six hours, then two dollars per hour for additional time.
You can arrange to be picked up at your door or call ahead to be picked up at the airport and delivered to your destination. Catch the shuttle to the rental lots at traffic islands in front of Terminal 1 and to the right as you exit Terminal 2. A bus stop for transportation to Fourth and Broadway in Downtown San Diego is in front of Terminal 1. You'll find both winners and losers at Lindbergh Field. Check 'em out .