Transportation Services
Safe, reliable rides to the appointments, jobs, and services that move your life forward.
A Ride Is More Than a Ride
In San Diego, transportation is one of the most common barriers preventing people from accessing opportunities. A missed job interview because of no bus fare. A skipped doctor's appointment because of no car. A lost benefit because of a missed office visit. These aren't small inconveniences — they can set someone back months.
Our Transportation Services program provides free, reliable rides to destinations that matter: employment, healthcare, social services, education, and more. Every driver is vetted, every ride is tracked, and every passenger is treated with dignity.
We serve individuals currently enrolled in our mentorship or life skills programs, as well as community members referred by partner organizations.
Rides That Open Doors
Job Interviews & Employment
Getting to an interview on time can be the difference between a job and a missed opportunity. We make sure that's never the barrier.
Medical & Mental Health
Doctor appointments, therapy sessions, pharmacy runs, and urgent care visits — your health shouldn't wait for a ride.
Government & Social Services
DMV, social services offices, housing programs, benefits appointments — navigating systems is hard enough without transportation hurdles.
Housing Transitions
Moving between shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing — we help people get there safely with their belongings.
Essential Errands
Grocery runs, childcare pickups, and other essential errands that keep daily life functioning.
Simple. Reliable. Dignified.
Make a Request
Contact us at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a ride. Tell us where you need to go and when.
Confirmation
We'll confirm your ride request and send details about your driver and pickup time.
Your Ride
A safe, vetted driver picks you up and takes you to your destination. No cost, no complications.
Follow Up
We check in after each ride to make sure everything went smoothly and your needs were met.
To schedule a ride: Contact us at info@coastalpathways.org or call (619) 392-4485 at least 48 hours in advance.
“No one should miss a life-changing opportunity because they couldn’t get there.”
— Coastal Pathways Foundation
Need a Ride?
Get in touch and we’ll arrange transportation to where you need to go.