Elite Green Transportation provides luxury electric airport car service from The Lodge at Torrey Pines — AAA Five Diamond Craftsman-style resort adjacent to Torrey Pines Golf Course — to San Diego International Airport (SAN), and from SAN back to the Lodge. EGT is the closest black car service to SAN — five minutes from base to terminal — and operates in the area with a 15-minute typical response time. Flat Torrey Pines Zone rate. BMW i7, Rivian R1S, or Cadillac Escalade IQ-L. No surge.
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Fixed Torrey Pines Zone rate, Lodge to SAN or SAN to Lodge. Confirmed at booking. Never changes for Farmers Insurance Open week, US Open tournaments, or holiday demand. ($70 preferred direct booking rate.)
EGT is the closest black car service to San Diego International Airport — five minutes from base to terminal. Meet-and-greet at baggage claim typically available within minutes of your call.
EGT operates in the Torrey Pines / La Jolla area. Typical pickup response is 15 minutes from call, even in traffic. Pre-booked trips arrive at the confirmed time.
The Lodge at 11480 N Torrey Pines Road is approximately 14-15 miles from SAN via N Torrey Pines Road south to I-5 South, then to the airport exit.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines — AAA Five Diamond, Craftsman-style architecture, 169 guest rooms — sits at 11480 N Torrey Pines Road, adjacent to Torrey Pines Golf Course (host of the Farmers Insurance Open and multiple US Opens). The property draws golf travelers, fine-dining destination guests at A.R. Valentien, spa visitors, and corporate retreat clientele. The location is north of La Jolla village, technically in the Torrey Pines coastal area within the La Jolla 92037 ZIP.
Rideshare service at The Lodge is unreliable. The property's position on N Torrey Pines Road sits at the edge of the rideshare driver supply area — north of the highest-density La Jolla village pickup zones. During Farmers Insurance Open week (typically late January), US Open tournaments, summer weekends with Cove backups, and large group events, rideshare wait times stretch to 20+ minutes and surge pricing routinely doubles or triples the base fare.
EGT solves this for Lodge guests. Flat Torrey Pines Zone rate locked at booking, 15-minute typical response, principal-driver model — the same named owner-operator picks you up that you confirmed with at booking. For golf travelers, the Cadillac Escalade IQ-L accommodates golf bags and multi-passenger groups; BMW i7 fits two players with travel bags. We coordinate vehicle choice at booking based on equipment.
The proximity advantage: EGT's base is 5 minutes from San Diego International Airport — closer than any other licensed black car service in San Diego. When you arrive at SAN with golf bags or luggage, your driver is minutes from the terminal. When you depart the Lodge for an early-morning flight, your driver completes the SAN drop and is back near base in minutes.
| Airport | Route | Standard Rate | Preferred Direct Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN (San Diego Intl.) | The Lodge → SAN | $75 | $70 |
| SNA (John Wayne, OC) | The Lodge → SNA | $299 | $275 |
| LAX (Los Angeles Intl.) | The Lodge → LAX | $425 | $390 |
* Preferred Direct Rate applies when booking directly with EGT — no platform or third-party markup. Rates cover both directions. Call (858) 522-0264.
All rates are per vehicle, confirmed at booking. Gratuity appreciated but never expected. No hidden fees.
Rides within La Jolla (including Torrey Pines): flat $40. The Lodge to dinner in La Jolla village, Torrey Pines to the Cove, golf course to evening event — $40 flat. No surge. No tournament-week or event-day premium. Same BMW i7, Rivian R1S, or Cadillac Escalade IQ-L.
Common Lodge at Torrey Pines rides at the $40 flat rate:
Why this rate exists: Rideshare drivers routinely reject short trips within La Jolla because they don't pencil out on rideshare economics. EGT operates in La Jolla — short rides are part of the service.
From our drivers, who run Torrey Pines and La Jolla routes regularly:
Pickup at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is at the main porte cochère on N Torrey Pines Road. The valet circle handles arrivals and departures cleanly. The concierge desk has us in their preferred-transportation rotation for guests requesting a non-rideshare option, particularly during high-demand tournament and event weeks.
The route to SAN runs N Torrey Pines Road south to the I-5 South entrance at Genesee Avenue or La Jolla Village Drive (we pick the cleaner option based on real-time traffic). From the freeway, a 15-18 minute run drops you at the airport terminals. The variable is the N Torrey Pines Road stretch — Farmers Insurance Open week and US Open tournament days create heavy course-area traffic that can add 10-20 minutes. Summer Sunday Cove backups also affect this corridor.
Standard guidance from this property: depart 90 minutes before any domestic flight, 110 minutes for international. For tournament-week departures, we recommend booking with a 2-hour buffer because N Torrey Pines Road can be unpredictable. For golf travelers, we confirm bag count and vehicle choice at booking — the IQ-L third row stows flat for full golf bags plus luggage.
On the return leg: when your flight lands at SAN, we are five minutes away. Meet-and-greet at baggage claim is standard for arriving guests; curbside pickup at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 if you prefer. Flight tracked in real time. Vehicle handles golf bags, luggage, and group sizes from solo to 6-passenger.
Elite Green Transportation charges a flat Torrey Pines Zone rate from The Lodge at Torrey Pines (11480 N Torrey Pines Road) to SAN airport — locked at booking, no surge, no time-of-day premium, no event-day surcharge. Guests who book directly with EGT qualify for a preferred direct booking rate. Call (858) 522-0264 for the current Torrey Pines Zone rate. Both directions covered.
EGT typical response time to the Torrey Pines and La Jolla area is 15 minutes from call, even in traffic. EGT operates in the area and is the closest black car service to SAN airport — five minutes from base to terminal. For pre-booked trips your driver arrives at the time confirmed at booking. The Lodge's porte cochère on N Torrey Pines Road handles staging cleanly.
The drive is typically 22–28 minutes via N Torrey Pines Road south to I-5 South, then to the airport exit. Approximately 14-15 miles. During Farmers Insurance Open week or US Open tournaments hosted at Torrey Pines Golf Course, traffic on N Torrey Pines Road can add 10-20 minutes — your driver builds that into pickup timing.
Rideshare availability at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is inconsistent. The property's location on N Torrey Pines Road — north of La Jolla village — sits at the edge of the rideshare driver supply area. During Farmers Insurance Open week, US Open tournament days, or summer Sunday Cove backups, rideshare wait times stretch to 20+ minutes and surge pricing routinely doubles or triples the base fare. EGT solves this with a flat Torrey Pines Zone rate, 15-minute typical response, and confirmed principal driver.
Book a flat-rate car service with EGT. Same Torrey Pines Zone rate both directions. EGT is 5 minutes from SAN — the closest black car service to the airport — so meet-and-greet at baggage claim is typically available within minutes of your call. Your driver tracks your flight in real time, handles luggage and golf bags, and pulls into the Lodge's porte cochère on N Torrey Pines Road. Vehicle options include BMW i7, Rivian R1S, and Cadillac Escalade IQ-L. Call (858) 522-0264.
Yes. EGT regularly handles tournament-week transportation for Farmers Insurance Open and other major events at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The Cadillac Escalade IQ-L accommodates golf bags, multiple players, and luggage. For arriving tournament players, sponsors, and corporate hospitality groups, vehicle options scale from solo executive (BMW i7) to multi-passenger with equipment (IQ-L). Pre-booked at flat rate — no tournament-week surge. Call (858) 522-0264 to coordinate group bookings.
Yes. EGT offers a flat $40 rate for any ride within La Jolla — origin and destination both in La Jolla (including the Torrey Pines area). Lodge to dinner in La Jolla village, Lodge to private club, tournament-week dinner transport — same flat rate, no surge, no tournament-week premium. Same BMW i7, Rivian R1S, or Cadillac Escalade IQ-L. Rideshare drivers routinely reject short La Jolla trips that do not pencil out on their economics; EGT operates in La Jolla so short rides are part of the service. Call (858) 522-0264.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines guests who book directly with EGT — without a third-party platform — qualify for a preferred direct booking rate to SAN. Standard Torrey Pines Zone rate applies otherwise. Same BMW i7, Rivian R1S, or Cadillac Escalade IQ-L, flat rate, no surge. Both directions. Call (858) 522-0264.
EGT is the closest black car service to SAN — 5 minutes from terminal — the only 100% electric licensed car service with flat-rate Torrey Pines Zone pricing, confirmed principal driver, and real-time flight tracking. See all SAN airport transfer options →
Flat Torrey Pines Zone rate from The Lodge at Torrey Pines to SAN — or SAN to The Lodge. EGT is 5 minutes from SAN and 15 minutes from Torrey Pines. Preferred direct booking rate when you book without a platform. BMW i7, Rivian R1S, or Cadillac Escalade IQ-L. 24/7.
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