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Arrival day is on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Meet the group at The US Grant Hotel in San Diego, California
Start of Trip: 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation in meeting room; 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in
Your trip ends on: Friday, January 2, 2026 in San Diego, California at The US Grant Hotel
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 3 miles .
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Transportation from the San Diego International Airport-Lindbergh Field (SAN) can be provided by taxis which are available outside the airport by the baggage claim. Shuttle vans and buses operated by off-airport companies are another transportation option. Shuttle service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2. From Terminal 1, cross the skybridge and take the escalators or the elevators to street level. From Terminal 2, use the pedestrian crosswalk conveniently located outside the Terminal 2 Baggage Claim Area to access the Transportation Plaza. A Customer Service Representative will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company. Advanced Shuttle 800.719.3499 Cloud 9 Shuttle / Super Shuttle 800.9.SHUTTLE (974.8885) EZ Ride 800.777.0585 Sea Breeze Shuttle 619.297.7463
Arrival day is on 12/28/2025.
Meet the group at The US Grant Hotel in San Diego, California.
Start of Trip: 4:30 p.m. Program Registration & Orientation in meeting room; 4:00 p.m. Hotel check-in
Your trip ends on: Friday, January 2, 2026 in San Diego, California at The US Grant Hotel.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Currently, the price for parking at the hotel is $49.00 per night. Prices may change without prior notice. Please confirm with front desk. We suggest using an airport park and ride. Prices range $15- $30 and is about a 5-10 min taxi ride to the hotel
From North
To US Grant Hotel Follow Interstate 5 South. Exit at Civic Center/Front Street. Take the left fork towards 2nd Avenue. Turn right on 4th Avenue. The hotel will be on the right. The valet parking entrance is directly after C Street.
From East
To US Grant Hotel Follow Interstate 805 South to Interstate 8. Follow I-8 to Highway 163 South. Follow Highway 163 South toward downtown San Diego. At the end of Highway 163, enter Downtown. Turn right on B Street. Turn left onto 4th Avenue. The hotel will be on the right. The valet parking entrance is directly after C Street.
From South
To US Grant hotel Follow Interstate 5 North. Exit at 6th Avenue, heading south. Turn right onto B Street. Turn left on 4th Avenue. The hotel will be on the right. The valet parking entrance is directly after C Street.