There are 7 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 992 bus, line 235 bus
best- Take the bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to Broadway & Front Stbus 923 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
1h 16m$4–10Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Old Town Transit Centerbus Old Town to Airport Shuttle
- Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Carmel Mountain Rd & Stoney Peak Drbus 20
1h 52m$2–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Carmel Mountain Ranch22 mi
26 minDrive 22 mi
- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranchcar 22 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranchtaxi 22 mi
26 min$100–130Line 923 bus, line 290 bus
- Take the bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to 9th Av & C Stbus 923
- Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus 290
1h 43m$4–10Line 923 bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to 9th Av & C Stbus 923
- Take the bus from 10th Av & Broadway to Carmel Mountain Rd & Stoney Peak Drbus 20
1h 49m$4–10
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch station. However, there are services departing from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr and arriving at Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station via Broadway & 1st Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Carmel Mountain Ranch is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch without a car is to line 992 bus and line 235 bus which takes 1h 16m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Broadway & Front St station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Carmel Mountain Ranch.
There are 394+ hotels available in Carmel Mountain Ranch.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Carmel Mountain Ranch, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station via Broadway & Front St and Broadway & 1st Av in around 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to Broadway & Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to 9th Av & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 8th Av to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to 9th Av & C St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from 10th Av & Broadway to Carmel Mountain Rd & Stoney Peak Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Carmel Mountain Rd & Stoney Peak Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-694-7427
- Website
- San Diego International Airport
Bus from Terminal 1 Transportation Island to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- San Diego International Airport
- Schedules at
- San Diego International Airport Public Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Carmel Mountain Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-503-0500
- Website
- coastalcabdispatch.com
Orange Cab
- Phone
- +1 619-223-5555
- Website
- taxi-sandiego.com
San Diego Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 619-906-0192
- Website
- sdtaxiservice.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Carmel Mountain Ranch. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



