Getting Around San Diego

Streets and Highways
San Diego has a well-developed and relatively uncongested highway system. Four major interstate freeways and six state highways serve the City. The average daily round-trip commute ranks fifth best compared to the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the nation. Since 1980, more than 1,000 miles of streets and highways have been added to the San Diego region. More than 50 miles of new and upgraded freeways and expressways are planned for development in the San Diego area by 2010.

Mass Transit
Nearly 50 miles of light-rail trolley lines circle downtown San Diego and connect the area with East County, Old Town, South Bay, Mission Valley, Qualcomm Stadium and the international border with Mexico. Two new trolley line extensions are planned.

Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak and Coaster commuter trains. Amtrak operates nine daily trains to San Diego. The Coaster operates during peak hours connecting San Diego County coastal cities.

The Metropolitan Transit System operates 29 bus routes covering 635 miles.

Seaport
The Port of San Diego controls the maritime operations of San Diego Harbor, and has three major terminals. San Diego has a growing cruise ship operation, and cargo operations are also a major sector with produce imports from South America, vehicle imports from Germany, Japan and Mexico, and other trade operations.