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Triton Transit

Triton Transit operates fare-free on- and off-campus service, including four primary service lines:

  • Shuttles – Fixed-route service between campus shuttle stops
  • Mobility – Door-to-door service for individuals with limited mobility
  • On Demand – On-Demand service between existing Triton Transit stops during evening hours and academic breaks when fixed route service is reduced or suspended
  • Charters – Support for campus events, academic and student organization field trips and athletic travel

We operate electric carts, vans, small shuttle buses and full-sized transit buses fueled by renewable biogas (RNG).

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TransLoc App

Download the TransLoc app for real-time shuttle locations and alerts.

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Triton Mobility App

Eligible riders can use the new Triton Mobility reservation system to make trip requests and reservations in two ways:

  • Online using the Triton Mobility web app
  • With the Triton Mobility app | receive important trip notifications on your smartphone or mobile device

Download the Triton Mobility App

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Triton Mobility is powered by Spare.

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Stay Informed about Important Service Information

Receive texts about detours, delays and service changes by subscribing to Transit Alerts through the university’s Everbridge platform. Text “ucsdtransit” to 888777. Enrollment is opt-in only and users will need to confirm their subscription at the end of each month. All message and data rates may apply.

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R – Regents Express

  • Connects East Campus commuter parking (P703, P704, P705) and UC San Diego Health – La Jolla to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station
  • View Stops and Timetables

SIO – Scripps Institution of Oceanography Shuttle

  • Connects the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium and the beach at Scripps Seaside Forum to the central campus
  • View Stops and Timetables

IL – Inside Loop

  • Circles the central campus in a clockwise direction, including connections to regional bus service at the Gilman Transit Center and the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley at the Central Campus Station
  • View Stops and Timetables

OL – Outside Loop

  • Circles the central campus in a counterclockwise direction, including connections to regional bus service at the Gilman Transit Center and the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley at the Central Campus Station
  • View Stops and Timetables

ML – Mesa Loop

  • Connects Mesa residential community to the new UC San Diego Extension building, central campus and UC San Diego Health – La Jolla
  • View Stops and Timetables

GC – Grocery Shuttle - Clairemont/Convoy

  • Connects the Central Campus and Mesa residential community to the Clairemont/Convoy shopping area
  • Connections to central campus residence halls available via the Outside Loop Shuttle
  • View Stops and Timetables

If you are a student, staff or faculty member with a disability, Triton Mobility can help you travel between ADA-compliant locations on the La Jolla campus via a wheelchair-accessible van or cart.

To arrange transportation for disabled visitors attending campus events, see Arranging Event Parking for Guests.

 

Triton Transit On-Demand is open to our La Jolla campus community and transports passengers between Triton Transit shuttle stops on weeknights 6–10 p.m. Request rides through the Triton Mobility Web App or download the Triton Mobility app from the Google Play or Apple App stores.

Triton Transit On-Demand coordinates closely with the UC San Diego Police Community Service Official program, (858) 534-9255 or extension 4-WALK form a campus phone, which can provide walking safety escorts on campus between sunset and sunrise.

Questions about how to request an On-Demand ride?

Contact us at tritontransit@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-7422.

Triton Transit offers a range of transportation options for your fieldtrips and events. Learn more about our Event Services or schedule a charter.

Transportation Services is always looking for safe, responsible student drivers.

Driver benefits include being part of a great team, paid training, part-time flexible work hours that accommodates your class schedule, and the chance to provide a valuable service to the campus community. Triton Transit pays some of the best wages on campus.

Learn more and apply.

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Questions or Comments?

Contact us at tritontransit@ucsd.edu.