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TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
San Diego offers a number of convenient transportation options to help attendees easily get around the city. For more information on transportation service,visit www.astro.org/travel. Getting Around San Diego To and from the Airport San Diego International Airport (SAN) is approximately 3 miles, or 7 minutes, from the San Diego Convention Center and less than 1 mile from Amtrak station. The San Diego Trolley has two stops directly in front of the convention center at Harbor Drive/First Avenue and Harbor Drive/Fifth Avenue. Taxi On average, a one-way taxi ride from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to the San Diego Convention Center is approximately $25 (gratuity not included). MTS The Metropolitan Transit Sytem (MTS) offers fast and convenient service from the airport to the San Diego Convention Center. MTS operates the San Diego Trolley, with a stop right outside our building. In addition to the trolley, The Flyer, MTS bus route 992, directly services the airport and the downtown area. Please visit the MTS website for information on various routes, fare and schedules. Ride Sharing San Diego has a multitude of rideshare care service options such as Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, or Zipcar. Rental Car Reservations Avis and Hertz are offering ASTRO attendees special rates on car rentals during the Annual Meeting. Avis Rent-A-Car To reserve your Avis rental car, call 1-800-331-1600. Be sure to mention the Avis Worldwide Discount number, J657704, when making your reservation. Hertz To reserve your Hertz rental car, call 1-800-654-2240 or 1-405-749-4434 or go to www.hertz.com. Be sure to mention the CV ID number, 04840017, in order to receive the discounted rate. Parking The San Diego Convention Center has an on-site private vehicle parking located below the San Diego Convention Center. The lot is owned by the Port of San Diego and managed by Ace Parking. Enter the garage on Harbor Drive between First Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Parking rates may range from $15 to $35 on days. Payment is due upon entry and there are no in and out privileges. No overnight or RV parking is permitted. For parking questions, please call ACE Parking at 619-237-0399. In addition, directly across the street from the convention center, on the corner of Harbor and 8th Avenue, there is a 2,000 space parking structure. Off-site parking is available at numerous nearby parking lots and garages in downtown San Diego, many are within walking distance of the convention center. Lots and garages are individually owned and operated. Prices vary by location. Metered street parking is available in some areas. Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Metered spots are free on Sunday and designated holidays. Meters accepts nickels, dimes, quarters and prepaid electronic debit cards. Please note that ASTRO does not validate for parking. Please note that the below parking rates and information is subject to change at any time. Please contact the parking facility directly for the most current information. Hilton San Diego Bayfront 1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 619-564-3333 Located next to the San Diego Convention Center Daily Rates: Self-parking: $35 Valet parking: $50 Parking Type: Indoor, self-park and valet, in/out privileges Payment: American Express, Cash, Visa and Mastercard San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-1500 Daily Rates:On-site parking: $10 hourly; $35 daily Valet parking: $50 Parking Type: Indoor, self-park and valet, in/out privileges Payment: American Express, Cash, Visa and Mastercard |
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