Salk Institute for Biological Studies - Location and Accommodations

Location and Accommodations


Travel Information

Contact address/phone numbers while you’re attending the meeting
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
10010 N. Torrey Pines Road

La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 (858) 453-4100 (tel)
+1 (858) 625-2404 (fax)

San Diego International Airport Website:
www.san.org

Taxi Service:
Yellow Cab +1 (619) 234-6161

Train Service:
Amtrak +1 (800) 872-7245

San Diego Transit (public transportation):
+1 (619) 233-3004

Shuttle Service

When reserving shuttle service Use the Salk Institute address above if departing from Institute.

For taxi service, they will ask you the telephone number you are calling from tell them +1 (858) 453-4100.

Trolley Service

San Diego’s transit system has an expanded trolley Blue line that has a station very close to the Salk Institute, but it might be more convenient to take Uber or Lyft.

We recommend using the “Trip Planner” program on the SD transit system website (www.sdmts.com) to determine if this would be the best way to get to the Salk Institute.

Paying for Your Fare

Bus fareboxes and Trolley Ticket Vending Machines accept:

  • Coins
    • Pennies (bus only), Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, Half-dollars, Dollar Coins (all except Eisenhower Dollars)
  • Bills
    • $1, $2, $5, $10, $20
  • Credit/Debit is accepted at Trolley Ticket Machines ONLY

No change is available on Buses. Trolley Ticket Vending Machines can distribute a maximum of $5 in change.

Directions to the Salk Institute

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The Salk Institute overlooks the Pacific Ocean just west of the University of California San Diego.
Our street address is:
10010 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Driving Directions To The Salk Institute

From the North:
Use I-5 South
Exit Genesee Ave and turn right (heading West)
Turn left onto North Torrey Pines Road
Drive 1/8 mi, the Institute will be on your right

From the South:
Use I-5 North
Exit Genesee Ave and turn left (heading West)
Turn left onto North Torrey Pines Road
Drive 1/8 mi, the Institute will be on your right

The reception area is located in the south wing.
The meeting will be in the Foyer, down the stairway.

Accommodations

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