Transportation van on a sunny road ready to serve the community

Transportation Services

Safe, reliable rides to the appointments, jobs, and services that move your life forward.

The Program

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.

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Free
No cost
Safe
Vetted drivers
SD
County-wide
Where We Take You

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.

Scheduling a Ride

Simple. Reliable. Dignified.

1

Make a Request

Contact us at least 48 hours in advance to schedule a ride. Tell us where you need to go and when.

2

Confirmation

We'll confirm your ride request and send details about your driver and pickup time.

3

Your Ride

A safe, vetted driver picks you up and takes you to your destination. No cost, no complications.

4

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.

Community members together — empowerment through connection

“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.