SAN to MCAS Miramar
San Diego Airport to MCAS Miramar Transportation
DriveWize arranges transportation between San Diego International Airport and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, including flight line areas, base lodging and nearby Kearny Mesa hotels.
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Route overview
Getting from San Diego Airport to MCAS Miramar
MCAS Miramar sits about fifteen miles north of the airport, reached by I-5 and SR-52 or I-805 depending on the gate and the time of day.
The station spans a large footprint with separate gates off Miramar Way and Miramar Road, so the destination area determines both the route and the approach. Aircrew, contractors and families rarely use the same entrance.
Air show weekends change everything about this trip. Traffic around the station backs up for miles, and a pre-arranged driver planning the approach in advance is worth considerably more than a rideshare pin dropped near a closed road.
Trip at a glance
- Approximate distance
- About 15 miles
- Typical drive time
- Roughly 20–35 minutes
- General route
- I-5 north to SR-52, or I-805 to Miramar Way
- Good to know
- Travel time varies depending on traffic, time of day, road conditions, and pickup/drop-off location.
Why reserve
Why Travelers Book This Trip in Advance.
Miramar trips vary widely by gate, by time of day and by event calendar.
Aircrew and detachment travel
Crews arriving together with gear need one properly sized vehicle.
Air show and event weekends
Event traffic around the station is heavy and access routes change.
Contractors and civilian personnel
Recurring appointments on station are easier with a single provider and one point of contact.
Family and PCS arrivals
Families arriving on orders often need lodging drop-offs before reporting.
Vehicle options
Choose the Ride That Fits Your Trip.
One passenger in a sedan, a family in an SUV, eight travelers in a passenger van or an accessible vehicle — the vehicle is matched to the trip, not the other way around.
ADA-Accessible Vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible transportation for eligible trips.
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Destination
Around MCAS Miramar
Common destinations on and near the air station.
Miramar Way and Miramar Road gates
Separate access points serving different areas of the station.
Base lodging
Temporary lodging used for PCS moves, schools and visiting personnel.
Kearny Mesa and Mira Mesa hotels
Off-base lodging minutes from the station.
Sorrento Valley and UTC business areas
Nearby corporate and defense-industry offices.
Business & groups
Defense Contractor and Group Travel
Miramar-area travel often involves contractor teams and recurring corporate trips. DriveWize coordinates repeat and multi-vehicle transportation through one point of contact.
Accessibility
ADA Transportation.
Need an ADA-accessible vehicle? DriveWize can help arrange accessible transportation for eligible trips between SAN and MCAS Miramar.
Military
Military Transportation.
MCAS Miramar controls its own gate access and requirements change during events. We plan trips around those requirements and confirm the gate before the pickup.
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