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.
Moores UCSD Cancer Center Shuttle
The Cancer Center Patient Shuttle runs Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:35pm, with stops at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center, UCSD Thornton Hospital, Genesee Medical Offices, Old Town Transit Center, and UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center.
Patients and caregivers may use the shuttle free of charge.
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North County Transit District
810 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054-2825
(760) 967-2828 |
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Service Area: Residents of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Solana Beach, San Marcos, Vista, Camp Pendleton, the unincorporated communities of Fallbrook, and Ramona. |
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You can also transfer to San Diego paratransit services.
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You must complete an application to become ADA Certified. |
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Website: http://www.gonctd.com/ada/adapub.html
select "Complete ADA Application." |
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Call (760) 966-6525 to have one mailed to you. |
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Pick an application up their location, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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You will receive a decision by mail within 21 days.
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Fourteen days' advanced reservation is required to schedule a ride. |
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MTS Access/Paratransit Services
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San Diego other than North County as indicated above. |
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Call 1-877-232-7433 to obtain application to become ADA Certified. |
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Fax completed application to Disabled Services at Orthopaedic Hospital (213) 742-1510. |
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To arrange transportation, phone 1-888-517-9627. |
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American Cancer Society
(800) ACS-2345
for San Diego and Imperial Counties
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For persons with cancer only.
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7-10 day advance notice is necessary. |
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No wheelchairs. |
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Person must be ambulatory, with no bone involvement. |
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No Charge. |
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American Red Cross
(619) 542-7400 |
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Will provide a ONE (1) time only emergency ride. |
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ARC Transportation
(760) 337-8002 |
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2-Way transport between El Centro and Calexico to La Jolla (Thornton Hospital). |
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Hours 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
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Provides round trip four days a week. |
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They alternate service on Mondays and Fridays. |
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Every two weeks provide service between El Centro and South County. |
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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. |
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Pick up in front of Thornton Hospital at 1:30 - 2 p.m. |
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$15 one passenger round trip.
$21 round trip with pick up at person's home. |
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Families may also use this service. |
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This must be scheduled ahead of time at the above number. |
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
8575 Gibbs Avenue, Suite 262
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 277-1800 |
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Must be receiving treatment for one of their covered diseases or syndromes including, but not limited to: multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma and primary amyloidosis. |
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Must complete application and be approved. |
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Mileage, parking and taxi reimbursement for up to $500 per fiscal year (July 1st-June 30th). |
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Reliable Transportation
(619) 698-1455
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Downtown San Diego and outlying areas, including Spring Valley, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Clairemont, and Chula Vista. |
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Transport to medical appointments, with no eligibility requirements. |
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Rate for ambulatory - $25 RT, plus $1/mile.
Rate for wheelchair - $85 flat fee. |
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Accepts all major credit cards. |
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Same-day service is considered, but 1-day notice is preferred. |
