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UCSB Vanpool Program

General Information van Vanpools provide an inexpensive alternative transportation option for UCSB long-distance employee and student commuters.

Eligibility
UCSB/UCOP employees and current students are eligible, subject to transportation availability.

Routes
UCSB vanpools currently serve commuters from Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Lompoc, Ventura, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. Pick-up and departure locations are determined by the participants of each individual van. Any changes to the regular pick-up and departure locations are sent to the Vanpool Coordinator.

Schedule
Schedules are determined by the participants of each individual van. Any changes to the regular schedule are sent to the Vanpool Coordinator. Departure/arrival times are subject to traffic and roadway conditions and are not guaranteed.

To view a current vanpool schedule, please see this printable brochure.

Vanpool Sponsorship
Business people and community organizers, please click here to learn about a valuable opportunity to advertise your product or service while showing support for UCSB’s Vanpool Program.



Subscription Information
UCSB vanpool riders must subscribe to a scheduled seat. Riders may choose between a full-time (M–F) schedule, or a part-time Tuesday/Thursday (TR) or Monday/Wednesday/Friday (MWF) schedule. Part-time fares are pro-rated as shown below. 

Waiting Lists
Waiting lists are compiled on a first-come, first-served basis. TAP will let you know when a seat becomes available.

Standby Rider Vouchers
Vanpool standby rider vouchers provide transportation on a space-available basis. Standby rider vouchers are sold individually at a cost of $5 for each one-way trip. They may be purchased with cash, by credit card or by check payable to “UC Regents”. To make your purchase, visit the Parking Services office. The Permit Sales Counter is open Monday–Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM, excluding University holidays.

Cost
University employees may elect to enroll for pre-tax payroll deduction. Vanpool fares are subject to change with 30-days notice and are reviewed periodically.
Monthly Vanpool Fares
Full-Time
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Ventura
Camarillo
Thousand Oaks

$172
$143
$136
$136
$152
$172

Part-Time
Mon/Wed/Fri (= 60%)
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Ventura
Camarillo
Thousand Oaks

$103
$86
$82
$82
$91
$103

Tues/Thurs (= 40%)
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Ventura
Camarillo
Thousand Oaks

$69
$57
$54
$54
$61
$69

Discounted fares are available for active vanpool drivers.

Program Guidelines
Click here to view UCSB's vanpool guidelines.

Join!
To request more information or join the Vanpool program, please send a message to the Vanpool Coordinator, or call 805-893-2917.



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