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==Facilities and Transportation==

There is a ~~[http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "~~cell phone~~" parking~~ lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, ~~adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot~~. Unlike the previous ~~cell phone~~ lot, it does offer ~~views~~ of ~~the~~ airport~~, however~~ it is ~~still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term~~ parking ~~lot is between this area~~ and the ~~taxiways~~. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be ~~even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car~~ to ~~fully~~ see ~~the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold)~~.

There is a cell phone lot which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, located at 2311 McCain Road. Unlike the previous lot located further east along Harbor Dr, this lot does not offer much in the way of airport views as it is blocked by other parking lots and the terminal. It may be possible to see aircraft parked at gate 51.

===Public Transportation===

San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals. The ~~lines originate~~ in downtown San Diego, ~~with several~~ stops ~~including one near~~ the ~~official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor~~. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash is accepted on board for a single ride, ~~as well as~~ can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals~~, however transit~~ users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.

San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals. The line originates in downtown San Diego, making various stops en-route to the airport. Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash and contactless credit/debit cards are accepted on board for a single ride, or tickets can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals. Transit users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. Contactless credit/debit cards when tapped on board also include free transfers but are not subject to a daily fare cap. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.

The airport also operates a free shuttle called the [https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation#1178347-old-town-shuttle San Diego Flyer] which operates from the terminals to the Old Town Transit Center. Similar to downtown, connections can be made here to various bus routes as well as the Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. The San Diego Flier stops at the Courtesy Vehicles area outside the terminals, which is also used for hotel and parking lot shuttles.

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 ==Facilities and Transportation==
-There is a [http://www.san.org/sdia/parking/cell-phone_lot.aspx "cell phone" parking lot] which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, adjacent to the SAN Park Harbor Drive long term parking lot.  Unlike the previous cell phone lot, it does offer views of the airport, however it is still not optimal for spotting as the paid long term parking lot is between this area and the taxiways. The cell phone lot has a couple of portable toilets and vending machines, along with monitors showing arriving flight information. However, if you're looking for video, this is the place to be (it will be even better if you bring a latter or stand on your car to fully see the touchdown as the spot is located abeam the threshold).
+There is a cell phone lot which offers up to one hour free parking for visitors waiting to pick up a passenger from an arriving flight, located at 2311 McCain Road. Unlike the previous lot located further east along Harbor Dr, this lot does not offer much in the way of airport views as it is blocked by other parking lots and the terminal. It may be possible to see aircraft parked at gate 51.
 ===Public Transportation===
-San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals.  The lines originate in downtown San Diego, with several stops including one near the official observation lot at Laurel and Harbor.  Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash is accepted on board for a single ride, as well as can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals, however transit users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.
+San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service bus [https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules/schedules/992 Route 992], provides service to the airport terminals.  The line originates in downtown San Diego, making various stops en-route to the airport.  Connections to these routes can be made at various locations in downtown San Diego to other bus routes as well as the [https://www.sdmts.com/transit-services/trolley San Diego Trolley], [https://gonctd.com/services/coaster-commuter-rail/ Coaster], and [https://www.amtrak.com/routes/pacific-surfliner-train.html Amtrak Pacific Surfliner] trains. Cash and contactless credit/debit cards are accepted on board for a single ride, or tickets can be purchased from a Pronto kiosk located near baggage claim in the terminals. Transit users may instead wish to use the Pronto app on their phones or purchase a Pronto card from the kiosk, since Pronto fares include free transfers within 2 hours as well as daily and monthly fare caps. Contactless credit/debit cards when tapped on board also include free transfers but are not subject to a daily fare cap. The 992 bus stops at MTS bus shelters located curbside directly outside the terminals.
 The airport also operates a free shuttle called the [https://www.san.org/to-from/Public-Transportation#1178347-old-town-shuttle San Diego Flyer] which operates from the terminals to the Old Town Transit Center. Similar to downtown, connections can be made here to various bus routes as well as the Trolley, Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. The San Diego Flier stops at the Courtesy Vehicles area outside the terminals, which is also used for hotel and parking lot shuttles.