Going to a show in San Diego, CA
Airport to venue, closest lodging, rideshare, taxis, black car and SUV pickup, parking and transit in San Diego, CA, from official sources.
From the airport
Airports
Airport to the venue
The airport is about three miles from the San Diego Convention Center. The San Diego Flyer shuttle runs from Terminals 1 and 2 to the Admiral Boland Way stop near Middletown Trolley Station, and the Trolley continues to the center. Source
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft, Wingz and PrimeTime are authorized. Terminal 1 riders use the pedestrian crosswalk after baggage claim and follow signs. Terminal 2 riders cross to Transportation Plaza and use the second lane. Source
Taxis
Taxis are at the Transportation Plazas in front of Terminals 1 and 2. Solicitation by drivers is not allowed on airport property, and a ride is authorized only when requested by the passenger or arranged by a taxi dispatch representative. The airport's list is shown below. Source
- Yellow Radio Service · 619.444.4444 / 858.444.4444
- American Radio Service · 619.234.1111
- Orange Radio Service · 619.223.5555
- San Diego Dispatch · 619.226.8294 / 800.368.2947
- USA Radio Dispatch · 619.231.1144
Black car and SUV pickup
Charter and limousine service is pre-arranged. The airport names no limousine companies and advises confirming that a provider is licensed to pick up at the airport. Source
Public transit
MTS Route 992 stops at both terminals and runs to downtown, with a downtown stop at Broadway and Kettner Boulevard. Amtrak and COASTER trains arrive at Santa Fe Depot, which connects to Route 992. Source
Venues and closest lodging
San Diego Convention Center
Parking. A 1,950-vehicle underground garage sits below the building with its entrance on Harbor Drive, and overnight and RV parking are not allowed. A 2,000-space structure stands at Harbor Drive and Park Avenue next to the Hilton Bayfront. Source
Transit. Two San Diego Trolley stops are directly in front of the building, at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue. The Amtrak station is less than a mile away. Source
Closest lodging. The venue's facility guide says nearly 14,000 hotel rooms are within a mile and a half. Its parking page places the Hilton Bayfront next to the Park Avenue parking structure. Source
Shows in San Diego, CA
Fintech NerdCon 2026
A conference for people who build and operate financial technology products. The organizer describes a format with no sales booths and no forced meetings.
CSBA Annual Education Conference and Trade Show 2026
The continuing education event for California school board members and education leaders, with a trade show.
HARDI Annual Conference 2026
An annual conference for HVACR distributors and their vendors. The organizer lists 2,200+ attendees, 600+ wholesalers and 260+ booth program vendors.
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2027
A solar and storage trade show and conference for commercial, industrial and utility-scale practitioners.
WEST 2027
A sea services conference for Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel and the industry that supports them. It combines keynotes and panels with exhibit halls.
2027 Critical Care Congress
The yearly meeting of the Society of Critical Care Medicine for professionals who work in intensive and critical care.
Airport Experience Conference 2027
An annual conference on airport concessions and the traveler experience, for concession operators and airport teams.
BioProcess International US West (BPI West) 2027
A bioprocessing conference covering cell line development through commercial manufacturing, for process development and manufacturing staff.
Fierce Pharma Engage 2027
A smaller-format event on technology, creative strategy and partnerships in life sciences.
ASCRS 2027 Annual Meeting
An ophthalmology meeting for cataract and refractive surgeons, their practice administrators and clinical staff.
ASU+GSV Summit 2027
A summit on learning and workforce innovation for education leaders, startups, investors and employers. The organizer publishes an expected audience of 7,000+ delegates from 65 countries.
2027 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
The annual scientific meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, with the 2027 theme Navigating the Impossible.
FinovateSpring 2027
A fintech showcase known for short live product demonstrations, followed by a day of insight sessions. It is aimed at banks, credit unions and fintech vendors.
INTA 2027 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the International Trademark Association for trademark and brand protection professionals.
AUA2027
The annual meeting of the American Urological Association, for urologists and allied professionals.
Firm Growth Forum 2027
Accounting Today's main event for leaders of accounting firms. It focuses on practice management and firm growth.
AWWA Annual Conference & Expo 2027 (ACE27)
The American Water Works Association's annual conference and exposition for drinking water professionals and utilities.
DIA 2027 Global Annual Meeting
A global meeting for life sciences professionals in drug development, regulatory science and related fields.
2027 Esri User Conference
A user conference on GIS and mapping technology, for geospatial professionals across industry and government.
GBTA Convention 2027
A convention for business travel buyers and suppliers. Registration opens November 19, and the organizer cites more than 5,000 peers.
RV Aftermarket Conference 2027
An industry conference for the RV aftermarket, with meetings between suppliers and buyers. Attendees also hear about the state of the industry.
NACDS Total Store Expo 2027
An August gathering of pharmacy retailers and suppliers in health and wellness.
Energy Storage Finance & Investment 2027
A meeting on financing energy storage for developers, tax equity investors, lenders, advisors and offtakers.
Small Business Expo San Diego 2027
A one-day trade show and conference for small business owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups in the San Diego area.
FMX 2027
The annual education conference of the American Academy of Family Physicians, for family doctors at every career stage.
ACS Clinical Congress 2027
The annual education meeting of the American College of Surgeons.
ASN Kidney Week 2027
The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology for kidney clinicians and researchers.