Student rides
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City rides home, airport runs & game day
National City, California· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from National City and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
National City connects to the relay grid near San Diego, CA (5 miles away). Popular first legs:
- National City → Moreno Valley, CA98 mi · $15–$25
- National City → Indio, CA102 mi · $15–$25
- National City → Los Angeles, CA129 mi · $15–$30
- National City → Yuma, AZ171 mi · $20–$40
- National City → San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA186 mi · $25–$45
- National City → Lake Havasu City, AZ237 mi · $30–$55
- National City → Bakersfield, CA246 mi · $30–$55
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near National City
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City student travel FAQ
- How do California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving National City and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from National City cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.