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
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.-4:45 pm
Service Area: Shuttle services currently serve five (5) fixed stops. UCSD Medical Center – Hillcrest, the Old Town Transit Center, 9333 Genesee Medical Offices, UCSD Thornton Hospital and the Moores Cancer Center – La Jolla.
More Information: Patients and caregivers may use the shuttle free of charge. Questions call (619) 726-6515
Shuttle Schedule:
|
Time |
Location |
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8:15 a.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
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8:30 a.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
|
9 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
9:05 a.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
|
9:10 a.m. |
Moores Center |
|
9:15 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
9:45 a.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
|
10 a.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
|
10:30 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
10:35 a.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
|
10:40 a.m. |
Moores Center |
|
10:45 a.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
11:15 a.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
|
11:30 a.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
|
12 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
12:05 p.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
|
12:10 p.m. |
Moores Center |
|
Lunch Break |
|
1 p.m. |
Moores Center |
|
1:05 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
1:35 p.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
|
1:50 p.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
|
2:20 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
2:25 p.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital |
|
2:30 p.m. |
Moores Center |
|
2:35 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
3:05 p.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest |
|
3:20 p.m. |
Old Town Transit Center |
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3:50 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices |
|
3:55 p.m. |
UCSD Thornton Hospital (final pick-up) |
|
4 p.m. |
Moores Center (final pick-up) |
|
4:05 p.m. |
9333 Genesee Medical Offices (final pick-up) |
|
4:35 p.m. |
UCSD Hillcrest (final stop) |
To speak to a Cancer Center social worker about transportation resources,
call: (858) 822-2168.