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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Triton Transit: Shuttles
H – Hillcrest Express
- Connects the Hillcrest Medical Center with the UC San Diego Blue Line trolley and regional transit services at the Old Town Transit Center
- Operates weekdays 6:07 a.m. to 9:07 p.m. View Stops and Timetables
HC – Health Campus Connector
- Connects the UC San Diego Health La Jolla trolley station with the La Jolla Medical Center
- Operates weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. View Stops and Timetables
R – Regents Express
- Connects East Campus commuter parking (P703, P704, P705, UC San Diego Health – La Jolla, and the Central Campus at the UC San Diego Central Campus Station
- Operates weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 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
- Operates weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. View Stops and Timetables
IL – Inside Loop
- Connects service to the Grocery Shuttle and MTS service at Gilman Transit Center and Central Campus Station
- Operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. View Stops and Timetables
OL – Outside Loop
- Connects service to the Grocery Shuttle and MTS service at Gilman Transit Center and Central Campus Station
- Operates weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. View Stops and Timetables
MS – Mesa South Shuttle
- Connects Mesa residential community to the Central Campus via UC San Diego Health – La Jolla
- Operates weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. 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
- Operates Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. View Stops and Timetables
Triton Transit: Mobility
If you are a student, staff or faculty member with a disability, Triton Transit: Mobility can help you travel between ADA-compliant locations on the La Jolla campus via a wheelchair-accessible van or cart.
Operates weekdays 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (last pick up) and weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last pick up); excludes university holidays.
To arrange transportation for disabled visitors attending campus events, see Arranging Event Parking for Guests.
Triton Transit: On Demand
Triton Transit: On-Demand transports passengers between Triton Transit shuttle stops on the La Jolla campus when fixed-route service isn’t running. Beginning Spring Quarter 2022, rides may be requested through the TransLoc app.
Triton Transit: On-Demand coordinates closely with the UC San Diego Police Community Service Officer program, (858) 534-9255, which can provide safety escorts on campus between sunset and sunrise.
Triton Transit: Charters
Triton Transit offers a range of transportation options for your fieldtrips and events. Learn more about our Event Services or schedule a charter.
Student Employment Opportunities
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.
Questions or Comments?
Contact us at shuttles@ucsd.edu.