The UCSB Vanpool Program provides 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
The UCSB Vanpool Program currently serves commuters from Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Lompoc and Ventura. Pick-up and departure locations are determined by the participants of each individual van. Changes to the regular pick-up and departure locations or schedule get communicated by the van participants to the Vanpool Coordinator so the brochure may later be updated.
View a list of vanpool route stops on an area map.
Schedule
Schedules are determined by the participants of each individual van. Departure/arrival times are subject to traffic and roadway conditions and are not guaranteed.
View the printable UCSB vanpool brochure and schedule.
Vanpool Sponsorship
Learn about a valuable opportunity to advertise your product or service while showing support for UCSB’s Vanpool Program.
Subscription Information
UCSB vanpool riders subscribe to a scheduled seat. Riders may choose between a full-time (M–F) schedule, or a part-time Monday/Wednesday/Friday (MWF) or Tuesday/Thursday (TR) schedule. Part-time fares are pro-rated as shown below.
Those who begin their subscription between the 1st and 15th of the month pay the full month's-fare.
Those who begin their subscription between the 16th and the end of the month pay half a month's-fare.
Cost
Base Vanpool fares are subject to change with 30-days notice and are reviewed periodically. The fares below are effective January 1, 2018.
| Monthly Vanpool Base-Fares | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | |
| Buellton Solvang Ventura Lompoc Santa Maria |
$134 $134 $134 $144 $180 |
| Part-Time | |
| Mon/Wed/Fri (= 60%) | |
| Buellton Solvang Ventura Lompoc Santa Maria |
$80 $80 $80 $86 $108 |
| Tues/Thurs (= 40%) | |
| Buellton Solvang Ventura Lompoc Santa Maria |
$54 $54 $54 $58 $72 |
Cost-Saving Payment Options
UCSB faculty and staff may elect to enroll in a pre-tax payroll deduction* program. Discounted fares are available for active vanpool drivers.
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 vouchers provide transportation on a space-available basis. The vouchers are sold individually for each one-way trip, and priced according to final destination.
- Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton, Ventura: $5
- Lompoc: $6
- Santa Maria: $7
A standby rider voucher may be purchased with cash, credit/debit card or 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 administrative holidays.
Program Guidelines
VIew the UCSB Vanpool guidelines.
Join!
To request more information or join the Vanpool program, please send an email to the Vanpool Coordinator, or call 805.893.5475.