TRAVEL INFORMATION

flights

The closest airport to San Diego, California is the San Diego International Airport (SAN). Conveniently located just minutes from downtown San Diego and is serviced by nearly 20 major and commuter airlines, including non-stop flights from Mexico, Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom.

For more information, visit the San Diego International Airport website here.

Los Angeles (LAX) is also a great option for flights and offers direct flights from most large cities across the globe. From LAX, you can rent or hire a car and drive down to San Diego or look at shuttle services that go from LAX to San Diego such as reLAXsan that cost approximately $60 USD one way.

Flying to Tijuana International Airport and using the Cross Border Express Tunnel is also another option for those traveling to San Diego for DC2026. For more information, click here.

VISA INFORMATION

No passport needed for US travelers, however you must always travel with a valid ID, such as a drivers license, state ID card or REAL ID.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents do not require a visa to visit San Diego. However, citizens from 41 countries can travel to the United States, including San Diego, for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program. Citizens from over 140 other countries, primarily in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and much of Latin America, must obtain a non-immigrant visa to visit Spokane for either business (B-1) or tourism (B-2) purposes.

For additional details on visas and the application process, click here.

  • Applying for a US tourism visa has essentially two steps: submitting a DS-160 form application and submitting to an interview at your local U.S. embassy or consulate.

    You need a passport, a digital passport-style photo, plus your travel itinerary and travel history to complete your DS-160 form. You might need additional supporting documents about your visit’s purpose, profession and salary.

    Once you've finished the application, print out your confirmation page – you'll need it to make a payment and for your interview. Each official US embassy webpage details the protocol for paying your application fee and making an appointment.

    While some embassies require bank transfers or in-person payments, most will redirect you to third-party websites like Official US Visa Information and Appointment Services or UsTravelDocs to pay the non-refundable US$185 fee for non-immigrant visas. Both websites allow you to schedule appointments at a US embassy, the second step in your visa application process.

    For the in-person interview, you must submit the following:

    • Passport

    • A printout of the DS-160’s confirmation page with ID number

    • Printed recent passport-style photo

    • Receipt or evidence of visa fee payment

    • Copy of appointment letter

    • Intended travel itinerary

    • Supporting documentation (assets and employment proof, bank statements, etc)

    Your visa application process isn’t finished until you complete both steps. An additional reciprocity fee applies in some cases on the interview day. Once approved, your visa will be delivered to you via courier.

  • Invitation letters can be downloaded from your registration dashboard. This letter assists with your Visa application. You will be able to download an invitation letter once you have paid for your registration fee in full and have entered in your passport details.

    How to download the invitation letter:

    • Log on to the registration dashboard as a return registrant by entering your email and password.

    • Scroll the menu to the 'Document' section and select the button 'Enter Details'.

    • All required fields must be completed before a visa letter can be generated. Once the form is submitted, the option to download your PDF visa letter will appear on the main screen.

    Please email the Conference Organizer if you are having difficulties downloading a Letter of Invitation from your dashboard.

GETTING AROUND SAN DIEGo

  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off locations at the airport, the San Diego International Airport Rental Car Center offers a wide range of vehicle to rent.

    More information here.

  • Rideshare services are available at San Diego International Airport. Travelers can be picked up and dropped off curbside at both Terminals 1 and 2.

    The following companies are authorized to operate: Lyft, Uber, Opoli and Wingz.

    More information here.

  • Amtrak Intercity and COASTER trains connect Los Angeles, Orange County and coastal North County to downtown San Diego.

    The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System offers easy and convenient transport between the airport and downtown.

    For more information, including ticket prices, schedules, and routes click here.