Hotel & Travel

YOUR SAN DIEGO BAYCATION AWAITS!

EPIC Experience takes place in what’s known as “America’s Finest City,” San Diego, California. Watch the video below to discover what to do while visiting the San Diego area. It is truly a destination like no other!

AIRPORT

The San Diego International Airport (airport code SAN), also referred to as Lindbergh Field, is conveniently located less than 15 minutes from the San Diego Mission Bay Resort. The airport is serviced by 22 major and commuter airlines. Flying into San Diego, visitors get a bird’s-eye view of Balboa Park, downtown, and the San Diego Bay on their descent into the San Diego International Airport.

TRAVELING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES?

If you are traveling internationally (including Canada and Mexico), you must present a valid machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. Please plan in advance to make this process as smooth as possible. You should check your passport expiration date to ensure you have ample time to get the required documents you need. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from your day of arrival. For more details on travel into the United States, please click on this link: http://travel.state.gov.

If you need a VISA letter, you must first purchase your ticket to the conference. Once you’ve done that, please send an email to: [email protected] and we will send you details of what we need to provide you with a VISA letter.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM THE SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Shuttles: At the airport, the shuttle access area is across the street from the baggage pickup area. Our event hotel does NOT provide airport shuttle service; however, it is less than a 15-minute drive. Here are some transportation options you may choose to reserve in advance:

• Cloud 9 / Super Shuttle: Phone: 1-800-blue-van
• Advanced Shuttle: Phone: 800-719-3499 / 619-466-6885

Taxis: San Diego’s taxi service is a great way to get around and see the sights without having to be in the driver’s seat. Many companies provide taxicab service at San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available taxi, unless you specify a particular taxicab company. The estimated taxi fare to/from the airport and hotel is $15.00 US (one way). All major credit cards are accepted upon request, but please ask up front as many drivers prefer cash. The following are taxicab companies frequently used by travelers:

• Airport Yellow Cab of San Diego: 619-234-6161 
• San Diego Cab: 800-368-2947 / 619-226-8294
• USA Cab: 619-231-1144

Ride Share: Several companies offer Ride Share services (such as Uber or Lyft) at the San Diego International Airport. Travelers can be dropped off curbside at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Designated Ride Share passenger pickup locations are listed below:

• Terminal 1: Exit baggage claim via the escalators, walk across the Sky Bridge toward Ground Transportation and the parking lot, exit down the escalators toward the parking lot, and turn right to the Transportation Plaza. Use crosswalk to the third lane for pick-up area. See signage for assistance.
• Terminal 2: Upon exiting baggage claim, use main crosswalk to Transportation Plaza. Ridesharing pick-up is located in the second lane on the right. See signage for assistance.

Public transportation: There are a number of public transportation services available to you at any given time. Please visit the San Diego Airport Public Transportation Information Page for information on the following:

• Amtrak and Coaster
• Metro bus
• Trolley service

Car rental: San Diego car rentals offer a convenient means of transportation during your stay. Click here for more information on car rentals. Please be aware that if you are parking at the hotel there is a $40 overnight or $12 daily parking rate (up to 18 hours) at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort.