San Diego Transportation Tips by lmkluque

Auto Insurance is mandatory in San

Diego

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Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: Some people use hot air balloons, most use cars. What ever you use, be sure to have insurance. By law, it is mandatory and you never know what might get in your way.

Many credit cards offer insurance on a rented car so check with your credit card company to see if that is offered to you before paying the extra insurance. Also, your own personal car insurance company will cover a rental care (or any car you drive) while you are driving it. This can really save on the cost of renting a car.

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By Car: Inexpensive Car Rentals!

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on Nov 22, 2005

Not the greatest, but worth it!

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Category: Car/Motor Home
Getting TO/AROUND: If you are the type of person who likes to put on a great image, this is not the car rental place for you. If you are the type of person who wants to save on the cost of a vacation, then this may be an answer for you.

State law requires that you carry car insurance and Car rental companies hold you responsible for any damage done to their cars so car insurance is a must. This company is about the least expensive in the county of San Diego and the price of renting the car and being fully insured is about the same as, or in some cases less than just renting a car from one of the major before paying the insurance premiums. In other words, you car rental expenses are cut in half. Another advantage is that this company allows you to take their cars in to Mexico and they carry Mexican Insurance as well.

Their cars are older and show signs of wear, but are basically reliable and not so expensive.

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Phone: (619) 288-0009
Website: http://www.bargainautorentals.com/

Horse / Pedi-Cab: Hotel Shuttles

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on Jun 5, 2005

Holiday Inn Pedi-cab

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Category: Bicycle
Getting TO/AROUND: Most of the larger/chain hotel/motels in San Diego, will offer some sort of shuttle to/from the airport and in some cases around town. Be sure to check with your hotel for these options. The Holiday Inn on the SD Bay makes such an offer and is a convenient place to stay if you want to be in the Downtown or Harbor area.

Of course, the vehicle pictured here will not be the one sent to the airport for you! They have vans for that service.

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By Trolley: San Diego Trolley Is Expanding

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on Jul 10, 2005

The Little Red Trolley

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Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: San Diego has a small trolley system with plans of expanding. The BLUE LINE runs south to north, from San Ysidro (At the Mexican boarder) to the San Diego Mission. The ORANGE LINE runs west to east, from downtown San Diego to Gillespie Field in El Cajon. On 10 July 2005 the GREEN LINE will open. Mission Valley East (MVE) trolley line from Old Town Transit Center to Santee Town Center will have stops at San Diego State University, (SDSU) Grantville Station, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center Station and a 70th Street Station. Many of the other stops are at interesting places in the area.

Compared to European Systems, ours is far behind, but compared to past years the system is much improved.

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Phone: (619) 233-3004
Website: http://www.sdcommute.com/

By Bus: Bus Routes Have Improved

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on Sep 25, 2002

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Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: San Diego's public transportation has improved over the years and now it is easier--even if slow--to get around the city and county of SD.

THE TRANSIT STORE is located downtown at 102 Broadway at First street. There you can buy passes, ask questions and pick-up route pamplets free of charge.

The regional Transit Information phone number is 233-3004, from this number you can find out how to get from where you are to where you want to go, as well as route schedules and times.

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Phone: (619) 233-3004

Horse / Pedi-Cab: PEDI-CAB

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on May 5, 2003

"It's Only Five Bucks!"

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Getting TO/AROUND: The Gaslamp Quarter has become so popular a place that it is more difficult to get around these few blocks by car. Parking has become obscenly expensive in some sections, even Valet parking can take a chunck out of your evening's budget. These pedi-cabs are a fun way of getting around. They are easy to find. Located on the corners of most streets in the Gaslamp, except at peak hours when you'll see them all in service and either you wait patiently for one to unload customers or walk. Try it at least once!

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Old Town Trolly / Tours: Old Town Trolley Tours

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on Mar 22, 2006

Booth in Old Town

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Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: This narrated tour of San Diego lasts about two hours, however taking advantage of the eight on and off stops, the tour can last all day if you'd like. During the summer the tours run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and in winter time from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

A tour can begin at any of the eight stops if you have purchased your ticket on line, which I suggest. Regular price for a ticket is $30.00 and only $27.00 purchased on line and the ticket can be printed from your own computer. The bus arrives at each stop about every thrity minutes. However, if you have the use of a car, I'd sugguest beginning and ending the tour from the Old Town stop as there is plenty of free parking, if you get there early.

Through the years the number of stops have changed so, check their website for updated information.

At present, these are the stops to expect:
1. Old Town State Park,
2. Cruise Ship Terminal,
3. Seaport Village,
4. Marriott Marina/Convention Center,
5. Horton Plaza/Gaslamp Quarter,
6. Coronado (Mc P?s Orange Ave),
7. San Diego Zoo,
8. Balboa Park (El Prado)

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Phone: (619) 298-8687
Website: http://www.historictours.com/sandiego/

Old Town Trolly / Tours: Take a "Seal" Tour

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on Sep 28, 2004

Funny but interesting

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Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: The Seal offers a view of San Diego with a combination of land and water routes. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and seems a good solution for those who have little time to spend in town. The bright blue vehicle has an odd look to it and was the butt of many jokes when it first arrived in San Diego, but it has survived and when ever I see one driving down the road the people riding in it look happy.

Tours depart from Seaport Village daily and run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during the winter and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in summer.
The Adult ticket is $25.00. However, if you buy on line the price is only $22.50. Also, if you buy the Seal and Old Town Trolley Tour package on line both will be only $40.00.

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Phone: (619) 298-8687
Website: http://www.sealtours.com/

The Coaster: The Coaster

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Written by lmkluque

on Jun 1, 2006

NCTRoute COASTER