Trip Limo Service is a Del Mar car service with private black SUVs and professional chauffeurs, at a fixed price you see before you book. We drive guests and residents between Del Mar and San Diego International Airport (SAN), take racegoers to the Del Mar Racetrack, and pick up at LAX for rides home to the coast. Del Mar is a small beach town about 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, so most airport rides take well under an hour.
Quick answer: book a black SUV online for any ride to or from Del Mar. One Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon XL or Chevrolet Suburban takes up to 6 passengers and 5 large bags. The drive from San Diego airport to Del Mar usually takes 25 to 35 minutes. The fixed price per vehicle covers the vehicle, chauffeur, fuel and tolls. Gratuity is not included. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
Book Your RideWhy book a chauffeur in Del Mar
Del Mar is small, but it gets busy. The village has limited parking, the beach fills up on summer weekends, and race days and fair days bring heavy traffic to Via de la Valle and Jimmy Durante Boulevard. A chauffeur takes those problems off your hands.
- Easy airport rides. Del Mar is close to SAN, but airport parking and rental car lines still cost time and money.
- No parking hunt. Your chauffeur drops you at the door in the village, at the beach or at your hotel.
- Race and fair days. Skip the parking lot lines and ride to the official drop-off area at the Fairgrounds.
- Dinner and a night out. Enjoy the evening in the village or at a resort and let someone else drive home.
- Any hour. We run 24/7 with no extra charge for early or late rides.
Our fleet for Del Mar rides
We drive black SUVs only. Every SUV has leather seats, climate control, Wi-Fi, phone charging and bottled water.
- Cadillac Escalade: a favorite for resort arrivals, race days and evenings out.
- GMC Yukon XL: extra cargo room for golf bags and big suitcases.
- Chevrolet Suburban: roomy and comfortable for families and business travelers.
Each SUV takes up to 6 passengers and 5 large bags. Larger groups book two SUVs. Child seats (infant, toddler or booster) cost $20 each, up to 2 per ride. See all three models on our fleet page.
Car service Del Mar riders use most
San Diego airport to Del Mar
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and meets you at the curb outside arrivals at SAN. If your flight is late, we adjust. We wait up to 1 hour after landing at no extra charge. For help inside the terminal, add Meet & Greet for $30: your chauffeur waits at baggage claim with a name sign. Read more on our airport car service page.
Del Mar to San Diego airport
We pick you up at your home, hotel or rental and drop you at your terminal. On a weekday morning, leave Del Mar about 2 hours before a domestic flight. That covers the drive south on the I-5, the airport curb and security.
LAX and Ontario airport
We drive from Del Mar to LAX, and we pick up at LAX for rides back to Del Mar. Our Del Mar to LAX car service guide covers drive times by time of day and when to leave. We also serve Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds
The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts horse racing in summer and fall, the San Diego County Fair and many shows and festivals. Our chauffeurs use the official car drop-off and pickup lot on Jimmy Durante Boulevard. For race-day tips, dress codes and parking, read our Del Mar Racetrack guide. If you do not know when you will leave, book by the hour so the SUV is ready when you are.
Hourly car service
Book by the hour for weddings, business days with several meetings, golf at Torrey Pines or a night out. The minimum is 3 hours, and the chauffeur waits at each stop. Book on our hourly booking page.
Corporate rides and the cruise terminal
Companies get 10% off with a corporate account. Chauffeurs are licensed, background-checked and drug-tested, with full commercial insurance on every vehicle. We also drive cruise passengers from Del Mar to the cruise terminal in downtown San Diego.
Popular pickups and places in Del Mar
We pick up and drop off anywhere in Del Mar and nearby Carmel Valley. Here are places riders ask for often.
- Del Mar village: shops and restaurants along Camino Del Mar. Del Mar Plaza sits at Camino Del Mar and 15th Street, with ocean views from its upper level.
- Seagrove Park and Powerhouse Park: grassy parks on the bluff at the west end of 15th Street, a short walk from the main beach. A favorite place to watch the sunset.
- Del Mar beaches: the main beach runs from about 15th Street north toward the river mouth near the Fairgrounds.
- Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack: on Jimmy Durante Boulevard, near the north end of town.
- Torrey Pines: the state beach and reserve lie just south of Del Mar, along with Torrey Pines Golf Course a few minutes further on.
- Hotels: we often drive guests to and from L’Auberge Del Mar, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Hilton Garden Inn Del Mar and the Del Mar Motel. See our routes from San Diego airport to L’Auberge Del Mar and San Diego airport to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
- Solana Beach station: Del Mar has no train station of its own. The closest is in Solana Beach, about 5 minutes north, served by Amtrak and COASTER trains.
Usual drive times from Del Mar
These are usual times with normal traffic. Weekday rush hour on the I-5 and race or fair days can add time.
| Destination | Usual drive time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 25 to 35 minutes | Up to an hour at weekday rush hour |
| Downtown San Diego and the cruise terminal | 25 to 35 minutes | Allow extra time on cruise days |
| La Jolla | 15 to 20 minutes | Short coastal drive south |
| Carlsbad and LEGOLAND California | 20 to 25 minutes | North on the I-5 |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad) | 20 to 25 minutes | Terminal and FBO pickups |
| Ontario International Airport (ONT) | About 1.5 to 2 hours | Inland route through Temecula |
| LAX | 2 to 3 hours | Can be longer in Los Angeles rush hour |
How pricing works
You see a fixed price per SUV before you book. The price is per vehicle, not per person. It covers the vehicle, the chauffeur, fuel and tolls, and it is the same at any hour.
- Extras: child seats $20 each (up to 2) and Meet & Greet $30.
- Gratuity: not included. A tip is optional and goes to your chauffeur.
- Waiting: if an event runs long past your booked pickup time, extra waiting may be charged. For open-ended evenings, book by the hour.
- Payment: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No cash.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before pickup for point-to-point rides.
Compared with a taxi, you know the full price before the ride, and you ride in a clean black SUV with room for bags. Compared with the bus or train, you go straight from your door to the terminal with no transfers.
Del Mar car service FAQ
How far is Del Mar from San Diego airport?
About 20 miles north on the I-5. The drive usually takes 25 to 35 minutes, and longer at weekday rush hour.
Where do you pick up at San Diego airport?
At the curb outside arrivals at your terminal. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits up to 1 hour after landing at no extra charge. Meet & Greet at baggage claim costs $30.
Can you drop us off at the Del Mar Racetrack?
Yes. We use the official car drop-off and pickup lot on Jimmy Durante Boulevard. For a long day at the races, an hourly booking keeps the SUV ready for you.
Do you drive from Del Mar to LAX?
Yes. We drive to LAX and pick up at LAX for rides back to Del Mar. Our Del Mar to LAX guide explains when to leave.
How many people and bags fit?
Up to 6 passengers and 5 large bags per SUV. Book a second SUV for more.
Is the tip included in the price?
No. The price covers the vehicle, chauffeur, fuel and tolls. The tip is optional.
Do you serve Carmel Valley and Del Mar Heights?
Yes. We pick up and drop off at homes, offices and hotels in Carmel Valley, Del Mar Heights and the rest of the area.
Can I book a ride for a guest?
Yes. Book the ride and write your guest’s name and phone number in the order notes at checkout.
Book your Del Mar car service
Enter your pickup, destination, date and time, plus your flight number for airport rides. You see the fixed price before you pay.
Book Your RideQuestions? Call us at (858) 413-8888. We run 24/7.