Cruise transfers in San Diego run to the B Street Pier cruise terminal downtown, with the Broadway Pier as a second berth. San Diego International Airport is about ten minutes away, so the transfer is short and prices against the five hour minimum on a coach.
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San Diego's cruise terminal is on the Embarcadero at the B Street Pier, with the Broadway Pier used as a second berth. Both are a short drive from San Diego International Airport and the downtown hotels.
Harbor Drive carries airport, cruise and convention traffic, and there is little room to park coaches at the piers. Vehicles stage nearby and are released in sequence against the ship's boarding windows.
Most cruise groups fly into SAN and ride straight to the ship, or stay a night in a downtown or Harbor Island hotel. Groups flying into LAX or John Wayne face a two to three hour drive south on I-5.
Luggage sets the vehicle size. A coach carries about one large checked bag per seat, and cruise passengers often carry more. Send passenger and bag counts.
Pricing is all-in, and a coach can be held to cover several flights. Book three to four weeks ahead, earlier for holiday sailings.
B Street Pier cruise terminal and the Broadway Pier.
About ten minutes.
Coaches stage off Harbor Drive and pull in on schedule.
Two to three hours on I-5.
Coach transfers price against the five hour minimum.
| Vehicle | Hourly | Daily | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach (47–56 pax) est. | $170–$250 | $1,650–$2,400 | 5 hrs |
| Minibus (24–35 pax) est. | $135–$200 | $1,300–$1,850 | 5 hrs |
| Sprinter van (10–14 pax) est. | $115–$175 | $1,000–$1,450 | 4 hrs |
Typical published ranges. Excludes driver gratuity (10–20%), tolls, parking and airport or venue fees; fuel is included on local trips and peak dates can run 10–20% higher. Your instant quote is one all-in price for your exact trip.
est. = estimated from regional pricing where few local sources publish rates.
Rates updated September 2026
About ten minutes.
At the terminal's designated motorcoach areas.
It prices against the five hour minimum, about $170 to $250 per hour on a coach.
Yes, but allow two to three hours for the drive.
Yes.
About one large bag per seat.
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