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UCSB Vanpool Program

General Information
van 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 each direction and may be purchased with cash or check from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) office Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Cost
Discounted fares are available for drivers. University employees may elect to enroll for pre-tax payroll deduction. Monthly fares are reviewed annually.


2007 - 2008 Vanpool Fares
Full-Time Fares
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez
Ventura
Camarillo/ Thousand Oaks

$131
$123
$117
$124
$131

Part-Time Fares
Mon/Wed/Fri
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez
Ventura
Camarillo/ Thousand Oaks

$79
$74
$70
$74
$79

Tues/Thurs
Santa Maria
Lompoc
Santa Ynez
Ventura
Camarillo/ Thousand Oaks

$52
$49
$47
$50
$52


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.

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