Transportation to and from the Cancer Center can sometimes be difficult for patients and their families. Below are a number of transportation options that may help.
If you would like to speak to a Cancer Center social worker about transportation assistance, call: (858) 822-2168.
ARC Transportation | American Cancer Society | American Red Cross
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | MTS Access/Paratransit Services
North County Transit District | Reliable Transportation | Senior Life Assitance
UCSD Patient Shuttle Service
North County Transit District
810 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054-2825
Phone: (760) 967-2828
Website: http://www.gonctd.com/ada/adapub.html -- select "Complete ADA Application"
Service Area: Residents of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Solana Beach, San Marcos, Vista, Camp Pendleton, the unincorporated communities of Fallbrook, and Ramona
- You can also transfer to San Diego paratransit services
- You must complete an application to become ADA Certified
- Call (760) 966-6525 to have one mailed to you
- Pick an application up their location, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- You will receive a decision by mail within 21 days
- Fourteen days' advanced reservation is required to schedule a ride
MTS Access/Paratransit Services
Service Area: San Diego other than North County as indicated above.
- Call (877) 232-7433 to obtain application to become ADA Certified
- Fax completed application to Disabled Services at Orthopaedic Hospital (213) 742-1510
- To arrange transportation, call (888) 517-9627
American Cancer Society
Phone: (800) ACS-2345
Service Area: For San Diego and Imperial Counties
For persons with cancer only
- Seven to ten day advance notice is necessary
- No wheelchairs
- Person must be ambulatory, with no bone involvement
- No Charge
American Red Cross
Phone: (619) 542-7400
- Will provide a one-time-only emergency ride.
ARC Transportation
Phone: (760) 337-8002
Hours: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Two-way transport between El Centro and Calexico to La Jolla (Thornton Hospital)
- Provides round trip four days a week
- They alternate service on Mondays and Fridays
- Every two weeks provide service between El Centro and South County
- Patient/family member can be picked up at a specific location in El Centro or Calexico OR they can be picked up at their home for an extra fee
- Pick up in front of Thornton Hospital between 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- $15 one passenger round trip
- $21 round trip with pick up at person's home
- Families may also use this service
- This must be scheduled ahead of time at the above number
The Emilio Nares Foundation
P.O. Box 86165
San Diego, CA 92138-6165
Phone: (877) 507-7788
Website: http://www.emilionaresfoundation.org/index.html
Service Area: Pick up location must be within the San Diego area
The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) provides information and support for the parents of children who have cancer. One of the services provided is transportation, which is essential to ensure that sick children access weekly chemotherapy and other crucial medical appointments when their families lack personal transportation and public transportation is not adequate. Contact the foundation for information on transportation services or making a donation.
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For Transportation Appointments: (619) 944-1743 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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For pediatric patients with cancer only
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Seven to ten day advance notice is necessary
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Folding Transportable lightweight wheelchairs accepted
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Person must be ambulatory
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No Charge
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Patients should be receiving treatment in San Diego hospitals
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Child should be accompanied by a responsible adult over 21 yrs.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
8575 Gibbs Avenue, Suite 262
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 277-1800
- Must be receiving treatment for one of their covered diseases or syndromes including, but not limited to: multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma and primary amyloidosis
- Must complete application and be approved
- Mileage, parking and taxi reimbursement for up to $500 per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
Reliable Transportation
Phone: (619) 698-1455
Service Area: Downtown San Diego and outlying areas, including Spring Valley, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Clairemont, and Chula Vista
- Transport to medical appointments, with no eligibility requirements
- Rate for ambulatory: $25 RT, plus $1/mile
- Rate for wheelchair: $85 flat fee
- Accepts all major credit cards
- Same-day service is considered, but one-day notice is preferred
Senior Life Assistance
12842 Luiseno Street
Poway, CA 92064
Phone: (858) 674-4087
Fax: (858) 674-4101
Website: http://www.seniorlifeassistance.com/
Senior Life Assistance's vision is to support caregivers and families by providing non-medical senior home care services specifically designed to assist the elderly in the San Diego area. Services include but are not limited to:
- Transportation
- Shopping
- Companionship
- In-Home Care
- Managing Services
- Errands, Special Events
- Morning and Evening Monitoring by Phone or Visit
UCSD Patient Shuttle Service
Hours: Monday through Friday. starting at 8:15 a.m.-4:35 pm
Service Area: Shuttle services currently serve five fixed stops:
- UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest: Stops at the main hospital entrance, south side by valet parking attendant
- Old Town Transit Center: Stops at 4005 Taylor Street (at Pacific Highway). Go to the southwest side of the main parking lot and look for sign that says "Shuttle Only"
- Genesee Medical Offices: Stops at 9333 Genesee Ave., La Jolla, near the northeast corner of Genesee and Executive Drive
- UCSD Thornton Hospital: Stops at the main building entrance, north side, by valet parking attendant
- Moores Cancer Center – La Jolla: Stops at the main building entrance, north side, by valet parking attendant
More Information: Patients and caregivers may use the shuttle free of charge. For questions regarding the shuttle please contact the shuttle driver, Chani Capati: (619) 540-0388. For any other questions or concerns contact Jennifer Schwager at the Cancer Center: (858) 822-6551.
Shuttle Schedule:
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Time |
Location |
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8:15 a.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
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8:30 a.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
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9 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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9:05 a.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
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9:10 a.m. |
Moores Center |
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9:15 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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9:45 a.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
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10 a.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
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10:30 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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10:35 a.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
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10:40 a.m. |
Moores Center |
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10:45 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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11:15 a.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
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11:30 a.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
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12 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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12:05 p.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
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12:10 p.m. |
Moores Center - (drop off only) |
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Lunch Break |
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1 p.m. |
Moores Center |
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1:05 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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1:35 p.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
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1:50 p.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
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2:20 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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2:25 p.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
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2:30 p.m. |
Moores Center |
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2:35 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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3:05 p.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
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3:20 p.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
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3:50 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
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3:55 p.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital (final pick-up) |
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4 p.m. |
Moores Center (final pick-up) |
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4:05 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices (final pick-up) |
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4:35 p.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest (final stop) |
To speak to a Cancer Center social worker about transportation resources,
call: (858) 822-2168.