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Getting Around
We get around.
Town that is.
Surprise, surprise, we have rush hour traffic, too. However, San Diego has the third lowest average commute time (26.1 minutes) among the top 25 most populous U.S. metros, beat out only by Minneapolis and St. Louis.
Here’s a secret tip from our locals: head to the beach after work and wait out the freeway crowds. Though most people here drive, there’s plenty of public transit options if that’s more your style.
Bus or trolley, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will get you where you need to go, with routes all over the region.
NCTD (Coaster, Sprinter, Breeze)
North County Transit District makes getting around San Diego easy with the Coaster, Sprinter and Breeze. Del Mar races, anyone?
Coaster – commuter train that runs from downtown to Oceanside.
Sprinter – east-west 22-mile light rail system that connects 15 stations along the Highway 78 corridor.
Breeze – bus that provides worry-free commuting in all directions.
The Amtrak train makes quick trips easy with more than 500 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
Need a real getaway? The San Diego International Airport (SAN) flies to 67 total destinations with nine international hotspots, including Tokyo, Frankfurt and London. It’s also uniquely located in the heart of downtown, so try to sit on the left side of the plane on your return flight for the ultimate welcome home greeting.
The San Diego-Coronado Ferry provides iconic views of the downtown skyline and harbor with a 15-minute ferry ride from Broadway Pier to Coronado Ferry Landing.
Sorry Lyft and Uber, there’s a new ride in town. FRED, which stands for Free Ride Everywhere Downtown, does exactly that. Use the mobile app to call a gas-free electric shuttle, which will take you anywhere you want to go in downtown San Diego.
Education
We’ve got brains.
And beauty.
San Diego is well known for its unrivaled quality of life. But most people don’t realize just how smart and diverse San Diegans are—UC San Diego, for example, graduates more women STEM majors than any other university in the U.S. With countless undergraduate, graduate, and certification programs, San Diego equips professionals like you to lead and exceed in innovative careers.
Universities
- California State University San Marcos
- National University
- Point Loma Nazarene University
- San Diego State University
- University of California San Diego
- University of San Diego
Community Colleges
Learn more about the San Diego region’s top training and education programs here.
Moving Guide
So you want to
move to San Diego.
Good choice. Now what?
For starters:
- Trade in your winter coats for a new wet suit.
- Buy lightweight sunglasses for outdoor activities.
- Find your new home or apartment.
Then consider the basics:
1. Moving your stuff.
- Drive it yourself:
- Ship it:
2. Selling or donating it.
San Diego has plenty of thrift stores, from trendy spots like Buffalo Exchange to good ol’ Good Will or local Father Joe’s Village. You can rest assured that your belongings will find another good home.
3. Getting settled in: