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Thank you to our
generous sponsors
of Comic-Con 2008
Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-Con
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge
is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its
capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature.
Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event.
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The Road to the
Convention Center
Directions and Travel Tips to Ease Your Way
To and From Comic-Con!
Avoid the Parking Hassles
Take Public Transportation!
Finding a parking space downtown is an almost impossible task during Comic-Con
and we know you want to spend more time visiting the Exhibit Hall than driving
around looking for a space. Here are a few websites that will help you with
public transportation to and from the Convention Center:
Metropolitan Transit System
www.sdcommute.com
San Diego's trolley and bus lines are among the best in the country, and they bring you right to Comic-Con's
doorstep. This site offers all the schedules and stop locations, plus an Online Trip Planner to get you
exactly where you want to go, plus a special page devoted to trolley service for Comic-Con.
» Click here for SPECIAL COMIC-CON TROLLEY SERVICE INFO!
North County Transit District
www.gonctd.com
The North County Transit District operates the Coaster train, which brings
travelers from Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Sorrento Valley,
and Old Town right to a few blocks from the Convention Center.
Amtrak
www.amtrak.com
The train station is only a few blocks from the Convention Center. The Pacific
Surfliner route goes up the California coast - they also offer routes covering the
entire U.S. - and train travel is a breeze.
In addition to hosting the largest comics and pop culture convention on the
continent, San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.
Comic-Con takes place right downtown along the Bay at the:
San Diego
Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Directions
From the North
Drive South on Interstate 5. Take the Front Street exit. Continue on Front
Street until you hit Harbor Drive and turn left. Take Harbor Drive to Convention
Center Place.
From the South
Drive North on Interstate 5. Take the Cesar Chavez Parkway exit and turn left.
Follow Cesar Chavez Parkway to Harbor Drive and turn right. Take Harbor Drive to
Convention Center Place.
From San Diego International Airport
(Take a cab or shuttle service, or find out if your hotel has an airport
shuttle.) Leave the airport parking lot and follow signs to I-5/Downtown. The
ramp will put you onto Harbor Drive going South. Take Harbor Drive to Convention
Center Place.
Need more help?
Don't know your way around the city? The San Diego Convention
Center website
(www.sdccc.org)
has a lot of essential maps and information.
Chart it Out!
Chart out your trip with
Yahoo Maps
(maps.yahoo.com),
Google Maps (maps.google.com),
or Mapquest (www.mapquest.com).
Tune in to 1620 AM on your radio dial. It's the
Convention Center's radio station, and it provides updates on daily traffic and
parking for the Center.
Avoid the traffic and parking hassles:
Leave the car at home
Our advice is simple: Don't try to park in downtown San Diego.
We recommend parking in Mission Valley and taking the trolley, which
has two stops right in front of the Convention Center.
» Click here for SPECIAL COMIC-CON TROLLEY SCHEDULE INFO!
Still bound and determined
to park downtown?
Here are some San Diego-based websites that may help in your quest:
City of San Diego: Events Parking
www.sandiego.gov/eventsparking
A great starting point for parking info.
Downtown San Diego Partnership
www.downtownsandiego.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/parking.home
Updated parking map and locations of larger parking structures downtown.
Gaslamp
www.gaslamp.org/location.php
More parking info, but the site also contains restaurant reviews and tips on
navigating through the downtown area, both in your car and on foot. The Gaslamp
is chock full of great eating places. Plan ahead and make reservations!
» Click for updated parking info as we get closer to the event
» Click for a preliminary parking and shuttle route map
Take the FREE Comic-Con
hotel shuttle and relax!
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Take advantage of Comic-Con's free shuttle service. These buses run between
various convention hotels and the Convention Center. Even if you're not staying
at a downtown hotel, you can still utilize this service by parking your car at a
structure away from the Convention Center and taking the shuttle.
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» Click for the Hotel Shuttle Map and Schedule (pdf)
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