Getting around San Diego is not terribly difficult. Amtrak s historic downtown Santa Fe depot makes North County beaches and Los Angeles easy destinations. The San Diego Trolley s familiar red cars snake through downtown, on to the south bay waterfront and all the way to the Mexican border as well as east to Mission Valley and Qualcomm Stadium. The free Balboa Park Tram runs through the large cultural city park next to the zoo. The Coronado Bay Bridge connects Coronado Island to the mainland.
Water taxis make daytime stops at various points around Mission Bay.
Hotel Courtesy Vans Call vans from the courtesy phone near the baggage claim at both the east and west terminals. Place requests using the courtesy phones near the baggage claim or in person through uniformed officers at the curb outside. Rates depend on distance. Both Cloud 9 Shuttle and San Diego Express operate 24 hours. A taxi is the easiest and a relatively inexpensive way into the city from Lindbergh Field, only a few miles from downtown hotels and attractions.