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Getting Around

San Diego is a city with a dozen freeways. This is one the reason why everyone shuold aware that in this city the most effectively method of transportation is the car because unfortunately there is not a subway. However, there are different kinds of public transportation that you could use. There are two different options: Bus and Trolley.

Why own a car		How to Buy a car
Before to come in San Diego, an interantional student should plan first how long he/she is going to stay to choose a method of transportation. In San Diego is easy to find a used car (San Diego Zip Code 92106) or rent a car. One of the easy way is to check at school or ask to an international student consulor. Another option is offer by some free magazine, such as Reader avaiable in any gas station or in cafeterie. Top		To buy a car is not an easy task because there are many dealer and private seller that could take advantage of an international student just arrived in the U.S.Here there are a list of good things to know before buying a car.
		Driver License
		Wether you decided to own a car, the very first thing that you need to do is theCalifornia Driver License . Because the Californian laws are very strict, such as a drunk driver that can be put in the jail. Additionally, the driver license can be used as an ID, which is required in every club and bar to get in. Top
Bus &. Trolley		Taxi Service
The trolley is like tram on railroad that has two lines. The blue line starts from Mission San Diego to San Ysidro/Tijuana(border with Mexico). The Orange line start from Downtown to Santee Town center. The bus line covers a good part of the city. The Online Transit Information System Trip Planner is a great tool for navigating your way around San Diego using public transportation. Top		The first option is the taxi cab, which is not the chipest way, furtheremore it isn't easy to get one on the street unless your are in down town. Orange Cab Orange Cab Co. 3911 Pacific Hwy. #208 San Diego, CA 92110 619-291-3333 (Phone) 619-291-4446 (Fax) Top Yellow Cab of San Diego 639 13th St. San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-6161 (Phone) 619-234-3628 (Fax) Top Premier Ride 639 13th St. San Diego, CA 92101 619-234-7433 (Phone) 619-231-5884 (Fax) 800-556-7433 (Toll Free) Top
Car Rentals
There are different options to rent a car in San Diego. Depends if the car is needed to go out of city or not. In the case the car is rented to take a trip it is better to use an international company to be safe far away from the city. Otherwise, it is possible to rent a car from a local company for cheaper rates. Top
Local Car Rental
Dirti Cheap Car Rental Top
International Car Rentals
Alamo Budget Top

Revised 12-9-2001
by Fabrizio Donato
Csis 136 Grossmont College

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