Getting around National City
Planning to travel in National City? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, let this guide help you make the most of your National City experience. Travel from the airport to a hotel using Uber and discover popular routes and destinations.
Reserve car service in National City with Uber
Arrange your car service needs in advance with Uber in National City. Request a ride anytime up to 90 days ahead, whether you need transportation to San Diego International Airport, you have plans to visit your favorite restaurant, or you’re going somewhere else.
Ride Sharing in National City
Getting around National City without a car is easy with Uber. Find places to visit in the area, then request a ride on any day and at any time of the week. You can request a ride in real-time or request a ride in advance so your ride is ready when you are. Whether you’re traveling in a group or alone, you can use the app to find a ride option for your needs.
Open the Uber app and enter your destination to begin exploring National City.
National City-area airport car service
When your travel in National City takes you to an airport from a neighborhood, or elsewhere, open the app and request a ride at any time of day. Tap below on the name of a nearby airport to learn how to use Uber to get car service to arrivals and departures. On the linked airport page, you’ll find out where to meet your driver for pickup, how much the trip will cost, and more.
Choose the best ways to get around National City
Taxi in National City
Consider Uber as an alternative to taxis when getting around National City. With Uber, you can trade flagging down cabs for requesting rides on demand, no matter the time of day. Request a ride from an airport to a hotel, head to a restaurant, or visit another place. The choice is yours. Open the app and enter a destination to get started.
Public transport in National City
Getting around with public transport is an affordable way to travel. Depending on the area, you can view nearby bus or subway routes with Uber Transit to help plan your travels. Open the app to see if Uber Transit is available in your neighborhood or visit popular places in National City by ridesharing with Uber.
Bike rentals in National City
Biking is an eco-friendly way to get around the heart of a city. In select cities, you can find and ride electric bikes with Uber. Open the app to see if bikes are available in National City. If bikes are available in National City, remember to wear a helmet and follow traffic laws while riding.
Popular destinations in National City
Uber makes National City travel easy. While riders can use Uber to request a ride to pretty much anywhere, some destinations are more popular than others. Uber riders getting around National City request rides to San Ysidro Transit Center MTS Trolley Station more than any other spot.
Here, you can explore popular routes requested by riders near you—with dropoff locations and average route prices.
Destination | Average price* |
---|---|
San Ysidro Transit Center MTS Trolley Station | $20 |
Naval Base San Diego | $12 |
Pacific Fleet MTS Trolley Station | $12 |
24th Street MTS Trolley Station | $9 |
8th Street MTS Trolley Station | $9 |
Car rentals near National City
Frequently asked questions
- Is Uber available in National City?
Yes. The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride to get around National City anytime, 24/7.
- What’s the most affordable way to travel in National City?
Down Small With Uber, you can choose the ride option that works best for your budget when you travel in National City. To see the possible cost, open the app and input your destination in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what’s currently available.
- Can I get around National City without a car?
Down Small Yes. Open your Uber app to request National City car service, and let your driver take you where you want to go. (You might see other National City transportation options available in your app, too.)
- Can I rent a car in National City?
Down Small Check the Uber app to see if car rentals are available in your city. If so, choose Rent and complete your reservation with a rental provider using the Uber app. Then travel in National City or wherever the road takes you.
- How does Uber in National City help keep riders safe?
Down Small Your safety when traveling in National City is a top priority. In a few taps, you can access in-app features like the emergency assistance button to call authorities if you need help.
Uber does not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers using the Uber app. If you believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please have the driver end the trip immediately.
Commercial vehicles may be subject to additional state government taxes, which would be over and above the toll.
After the driver has ended the trip, please report any feedback when rating your trip in the Uber app, emailing customercomplaints@uber.com, visiting help.uber.com, or calling 800-664-1378.
In California, due to CPUC requirements, you cannot transport an unaccompanied minor on trips arranged through the Uber app. Keep in mind that in California, a rider must be over 18 to sign up for an Uber account, but if you believe a rider might be underage, you can ask them to confirm their age and let them know that you will have to cancel the trip if they are indeed under 18. In addition, you can report requests to transport unaccompanied minors by submitting in-app feedback.
*Sample rider prices are average UberX prices only and do not reflect variations due to geography, traffic delays, promotions, or other factors. Flat rates and minimum fees may apply. Actual prices for rides and scheduled rides may vary.
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