Downtown San Diego runs on walking and transit. For a law student counting every dollar, that's the honest case for skipping the car.
Airport or late night? (858) 522-0264Thomas Jefferson School of Law is in downtown San Diego — highly walkable and served by all three MTS Trolley lines, so campus, courts, internships, and housing are reachable without a car. Downtown parking is expensive and AAA puts ownership near $11,577/year — money better kept for tuition and the bar. Book a flat-rate ride only for the airport or a late night. Call (858) 522-0264.
Downtown's walkable for daily law-school life. The exceptions are the airport with bags, a trip home, and a late night out when you'd rather not drive or be the designated driver. A pre-booked flat-rate ride handles those a few times a year — easier and far cheaper than owning a car you'd mostly leave parked.
Walk and ride the Trolley day to day; book a flat-rate car for the airport and late nights.
Call (858) 522-0264· Do you need a car as a San Diego student? (overview)
Sources: San Diego MTS (Trolley network); AAA 2025 Your Driving Costs. Walkability and transit access reflect downtown San Diego generally; verify current routes with MTS. Last updated June 2026.