Resources & Activities
Transit Information and Schedules:
You can get information about routes, fares and schedules from the following sources:- San Diego Transit Office
Telephone: 1-619-233-3004
www.sdcommute.com
San Diego Trolley
The San Diego Trolley is an electric train that you can take to Mission
Valley, Old Town, downtown San Diego, El Cajon and the border with Mexico. Reminder: DO NOT go to
Tijuana, Mexico, without a valid passport, visa, and I-20; otherwise, you might not be allowed to
return to the United States.
Intercity Trains
The Amtrak train will take you to major cities in the United States. It is less
expensive than traveling by plane in the U.S. The train station is in downtown San Diego at the Santa Fe
Depot trolley stop.
- Amtrak
Telephone: 1-800-872-7245
www.amtrak.com
Taxis
Taxi service is available in the area. Call one of the companies listed below:
- Orange Cab
Telephone: 1-619-291-3333 - Yellow Cab
Telephone: 1-619-234-6161
Discount Stores (Outlets, Clothing, & Housewares)
- Target
3400 College Avenue
www.target.com - Wal-Mart
3412 College Avenue
www.walmart.com - Nordstrom Rack
1640 Camino Del Rio North
www.nordstrom.com - Ross Dress For Less
3830 Rio San Diego Dr.
www.rossstores.com - Las Americas Outlet Shops
4211 Camino de la Plaza
www.lasamericas.com - Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo del Norte
www.premiumoutlets.com/carlsbad - Viejas Outlet Center
5000 Willows Road
www.shopviejas.com
Phone Services
- T-MOBILE: Great rate for international calls, and you can use your international
cell phone to get these services.
Website: www.t-mobile.com
Phone: 1-800-937-8997
La Jolla Country Day School
Website: http://www.ljcds.org/international
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