Travel Information

Welcome to San Diego!

Airport
Airline Partners
Ground Transportation
Airport Shuttles
Driving Directions
Parking
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for Visa Waiver Program

Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN)
3665 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619.400.2400
10 minutes, 3 miles/5 km to San Diego
Conveniently located just ten minutes from downtown San Diego and serviced by 22 major and commuter airlines, San Diego International Airport receives more than 16 million passengers a year.

Airline Partners

OFC/NFOEC has appointed American Airlines the official airline for OFC/NFOEC in San Diego, CA, March 21–25, 2010. Discounted air travel is available. You may visit the American Airlines website at www.aa.com to search for available flights and use the authorization code A3830AF to receive your discount. You may also call the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk directly at +1 800.433.1790 for assistance with reservations and ticket purchases.

Ground Transportation

There are several transportation options to San Diego area hotels from the local airport. Estimated prices for these options are listed below, as is information on shuttle transportation.

FROM SAN DIEGO AIRPORT:
Taxi: $12.00 per car/one way, rates are metered
Limo: approx $97.00
Town car: approx $55
For more information about transportation, please visit the following website: www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors/GettingAround.

Rental Cars
Avis Rent-A-Car is pleased to offer low rates with unlimited mileage to participants attending OFC/NFOEC 2010. For Avis contact 1.888.754.8878 and refer to the Avis Worldwide Discount Number D004076. Reservations may also be made online at Avis.

Cab Fares
Meter rate is $2.20 first 1/10 mile + $2.30 per additional mile. Wait fee $19.00 per hour.

San Diego Public Transportation
For schedules, fares and transit map information for the San Diego Public Transportation system to include the San Diego Trolley system, visit http://transit.511sd.com/.

Airport Shuttles

Reserve your shuttle today at the SuperShuttle OFC/NFOEC Discount Page, or visit the SuperShuttle website directly and type in the OFC/NFOEC 2010 group discount code–2L7FG–for your reservation.

www.supershuttle.com

Driving Directions to the San Diego Convention Center

The San Diego Convention Center's address is 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. The Center is conveniently located near the 5, 94 and 163 freeways. Below are driving directions from Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Phoenix.

From Los Angeles to San Diego
Take 405/5 South
Take Front Street exit towards Civic Center
Veer Right on Front Street
Turn Left onto Harbor Drive
Approximate driving time: 2 hours

From Las Vegas to San Diego
Take 15 South
15 South will become 215 South (San Bernardino/Riverside)
Merge onto CA 163 South
Stay straight to go onto 10th Avenue exit
Turn Right onto Market Street
Turn Left onto Front Street
Turn Left onto Harbor Drive
Approximate driving time: 5 hours

From Phoenix to San Diego
Take 10 West toward Los Angeles
Merge onto 85 South toward Gila Bend
Exit 112 toward 8 West (Yuma/San Diego)
Stay Straight to go onto West Pima Street
Merge onto 8 West (crossing into California)
Merge onto 125 South towards 94 West
Merge onto 94 West via exit on Left
Stay Straight to go onto F Street
Turn Left onto 10th Avenue
Turn Right onto Market Street
Turn Left onto Front Street
Turn Left onto Harbor Drive
Approximate driving time: 5 hours and 30 minutes

For downloadable maps visit www.mapquest.com.

Parking

On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center's 1,950-vehicle underground garage located below the building. Enter the parking garage on Harbor Drive between First Ave. and Fifth Ave.

The cost is $10 per vehicle per day for Convention Center events and $10–$20 for events held at PETCO Park.
Payment is due upon entry and there are no in-and-out privileges.
No overnight or RV parking is permitted.

Directly across the street from the Center, on the corner of Harbor and 8th Ave., is a 2,000 space parking structure.

Off-site parking is available at numerous nearby parking lots and garages in Downtown San Diego,; many are within walking distance of the Center. Parking lots and garages are individually owned and operated; prices vary by location.

Metered street parking is available in some areas. Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Metered spots are free on Sunday and designated holidays. Meters accept nickels, dimes, quarters and prepaid electronic debit cards.

Attention Nationals and Citizens of Visa Waiver Program Countries: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

As of 12 January 2009, all nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States under the VWP. This authorization may be obtained through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a free internet application administered by the Department of Homeland Security though a U.S. government website.

Register Online for entry to the United States

Visa Waiver Program Frequently Asked Questions