Travel Information
Airline
San Diego is on Pacific Standard Time. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is served by all major airlines and is slightly over three miles from the downtown area and the Convention Center. For reference, the terminal maps of the airport can be seen here.
The official airline for this meeting is Delta Airlines. Participants are encouraged to book their flights for the meeting, where possible, with Delta and receive special pricing (in most cases a 5% discount) on scheduled service to San Diego. Discounts are applicable to U. S. /Canada originating passengers. The discount is not valid with other discounts, certificates, coupons or promotional offers. To make a reservation, go to www.Delta.com, and look for and click on the words “Planning Tools.” Under “Planning Tools”, choose “Book a Flight.” On the reservation screen, please enter the Meeting Event Code NME5G. It will be to the right of “Number of Passengers.” Please note that reservations can also be made by calling Delta at 1-800-329-1111 and giving the meeting ticket designation file number of NME5G. However, a US$25 ticketing fee will be levied for not booking online.
Airport Shuttles
Please note that the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay, the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown, and the Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown provide complimentary airport shuttles. Reservations should be made in advance by calling the hotels. Please call the hotel after retrieving your luggage and identify yourself as a person who has a hotel reservation. You will be given a pickup location and an estimated time of arrival.
Shuttle service is available from the airport to the downtown hotels for approximately US$8 -11 per person one way and US$16 - 22 per person round trip from several shuttle companies. Shuttle service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal. From Terminal 1, cross the skybridge, and take either the escalators or the elevators to street level. From Terminal 2, use the pedestrian crosswalk located outside the baggage claim area to access the Transportation Plaza. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company. There is a list of shuttle companies available here. A few of the listed companies are Advanced Shuttle, 800-719-3499, and Cloud 9 Shuttle/Super Shuttle, 800-9-SHUTTLE (619-974-8885). The concierge services at many of the hotels will assist you with a return shuttle.
Car Rental
Hertz is the official car rental company for the meeting. To access the JMM special meeting rates at www.hertz.com, please click the box that says “I have a discount” on the reservation screen and type in the JMM convention number (CV): 04N30003. Reservations can also be made by calling Hertz directly at 800-654-2240 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-405-749-4434. Meeting rates include unlimited mileage and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are recommended and blackout dates may apply. Government surcharges, taxes, tax reimbursement, airport-related fees, vehicle licensing fees and optional items are extra. Standard rental conditions and qualifications apply. Minimum rental age is 20 (age differential charge for 20-24 applies). Vehicles can be returned to most Southern California locations.
The following meeting rates are available for pickups January 2 - 19, 2013 from all Southern California corporate locations (except Palm Springs):
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Car Class
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Daily (per day)
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Weekend (per day)
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Weekly (5-7 days)
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A Economy
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US$ 39.00
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US$ 19.00
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US$ 169.00
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B Compact
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42.00
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21.00
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179.00
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C Midsize
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45.00
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23.00
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189.00
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D Standard
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50.00
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25.00
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199.00
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F Fullsize 4DR
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55.00
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26.00
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209.00
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Q4 Midsize SUV
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59.00
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59.00
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249.00
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G Premium
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69.00
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69.00
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289.00
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I Luxury
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89.00
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89.00
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329.00
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(L, R, U) Standard SUV, Minivan or Convertible
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70.00
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70.00
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269.00
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T Large SUV
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89.00
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89.00
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489.00
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T6 X-Capacity SUV
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99.00
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99.00
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499.00
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Car rental reservation boards are located near the baggage claim areas of Terminals 1 and 2 of the San Diego airport. The courtesy phones there may be used to request shuttle transport to the car rental agencies. Car rental shuttles, however, regularly operate at the Terminal 1 center traffic aisle and at the traffic island at the far west end of Terminal 2 and usually there is no need to call. The free Airport Loop Shuttle service can provide transportation to Terminal 1 or 2 if you arrive at the Commuter Terminal.
Driving Directions from the Airport to the Convention Center
The San Diego Convention Center is located at 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Upon leaving the airport, drive out of parking lot, and follow signs to Interstate 5/Downtown. The ramp will put you on Harbor Drive going south. Follow signage to the parking entrance for the San Diego Convention Center. For driving directions from other points, see here. For driving directions to specific hotels, check the hotel map.
Parking
On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center's 1,950-vehicle underground garage which is located below the building. The entrance to the parking garage is on Harbor Drive between First Avenue and Fifth Avenue. The current daily rate is US$11. Parking rates may range from US$11 to US$21 on days when there is special event activity at PETCO Park or other downtown events. Payment is due upon entry and there are no in and out privileges. No overnight or RV parking is permitted. There is a 2,000-space parking structure located directly across the street from the Convention Center, on the corner of Harbor and 8th Avenue. Off-site parking is available at numerous nearby parking lots and garages in downtown San Diego. Many are within walking distance. San Diego’s off-street parking map is located here. Helpful local parking information may also be found on the nearby Gaslamp District’s website.
Public Transportation
The Metropolitan Transit System Bus Route No. 992 (Airport via Harbor Drive/Cruise Ship Terminal) stops at airport Terminals 1 and 2 and the Commuter Terminal and travels to downtown San Diego. It runs every 15 minutes between 5:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. Maps, schedules and a helpful online trip planner are available at the website of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.
To go to the Convention Center, take the 992 to Broadway and Kettner Boulevard and walk one tenth of a mile to the America Plaza Bus/Trolley Station. Take the Orange Line (Downtown/Conv Ctr) trolley and get off at the Convention Center stop. It is also possible to take other stops, such as the one at Broadway and 4th Street near the Gaslamp District, and walk to the Convention Center. For alternate routes and destinations, please check the trip planner. The price is currently US$2.25 one way, exact fare is appreciated. A regional day pass is US$5.00.
Taxicabs
From the baggage claim area, follow the signs leading to the ground Transportation Plazas, and a Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available taxi. Taxi fare to the downtown area is approximately US$15 one way.
Train
The San Diego station, Santa Fe Depot (also called Union Station), is located at 1050 Kettner Boulevard. For additional information on Amtrak service to San Diego, call 1-800-USA-RAIL, or visit Amtrak or Amtrak California.