UCSB Vanpool Program
General Information
Vanpools provide an inexpensive alternative transportation option for long distance
employee and student commuters of UCSB.
Eligibility
UCSB/UCOP employees and current students, subject to availability.
Routes
UCSB Vanpools currently serve commuters from Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa
Ynez, Solvang, Lompoc, Carpinteria, Ventura, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks. Pick-up
and departure locations are determined by the participants of each individual van.
Any changes of 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 in the regular schedule are sent to the Vanpool Coordinator. Departure/arrival
times are subject to traffic and roadway conditions and are not guaranteed.
Please view the current
vanpool schedule.
Subscription Information
UCSB Vanpool riders must subscribe to a seat scheduled either full time (M–F), or
part time: either Tuesday/Thursday (TR) or Monday/Wednesday/Friday (MWF). Part time
fares are pro-rated, as shown below.
Waiting lists
Waiting lists are ordered chronologically 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 for $5 for each direction and
may be purchased with cash or check payable to "UC Regents" at the Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) office at Parking Services Monday–Friday 8:00AM
to 5:00PM.
Cost
Discounted fares are available for active vanpool drivers. University employees
may elect to enroll for pre-tax payroll deduction. Monthly fares are subject to
change with 30-days notice and are reviewed periodically.
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FY 2008–2009 Vanpool Fares
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Full-Time Fares
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Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Ventura
Camarillo/Oxnard
Thousand Oaks
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$172
$143
$136
$152
$172
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Part-Time Fares
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Mon/Wed/Fri (= 60%)
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Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Ventura
Camarillo/Oxnard
Thousand Oaks
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$103
$86
$82
$82
$91
$103
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Tues/Thurs (= 40%)
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Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez Valley
Ventura
Camarillo/Oxnard
Thousand Oaks
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$69
$57
$54
$54
$61
$69
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Join
To join or for more information regarding the Vanpool program, please
contact the Vanpool Coordinator or call 805 893-2917.
Office hours are Monday–Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, excluding University
holidays.
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