Schedule an appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using our automated appointment system at 1-877-487-2778.
This agency can issue both the U.S. passport book and U.S. passport card on-site.
Appointments Available From
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday, Fridays
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays
Excluding Federal Holidays
Address
Columbia Center
401 West A St, 10th Fl
San Diego, CA 92101
When You Arrive for Your Appointment
Directions
Public Transportation Directions
From Santa Fe Depot (1050 Kettner Blvd):
Walk approximately two blocks heading East on West B St
From Main Downtown Trolley Station (American Plaza):
Walk approximately two blocks heading North on India St toward West B St, turn right on West B St, walk two blocks heading
East
Driving Directions
Metered parking is available, and public parking lots range from $8.00 - $12.00 (daily rate)
From San Diego International Airport:
Take North Harbor Dr towards I-5 (Downtown), turn left at West Grape St, turn right at Pacific Hwy, turn left at West Ash
St, turn right on Kettner Blvd, turn left on West A St
From San Ysidro Port of Entry:
Take I-5 North to exit 17A, merge onto West Hawthorne St, turn left at Columbia St
From San Diego Coastal:
Take I-5 South toward Downtown to exit 17, merge onto Front St toward the Civic Center, turn right at West B St
Important Information
Title 18, United States Code, Section 930
Weapons Prohibited at All Passport Agencies – Federal law prohibits the knowing possession or the causing to be present of firearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal
facilities and Federal court facilities by all persons not specifically authorized by Title 18 U.S.C., Section 930(c). Violators
shall be subject to fine and/or imprisonment for periods of up to five (5) years.