The City of Solana Beach's Senior Transportation Program, run by Jewish Family Service, gives adults 65+ free rides that begin or end in Solana Beach and stay within 25 miles, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Program dates: May 1 to October 31, 2026. Book at least five days ahead: 858-923-1344. The City's older Dial-A-Ride taxi vouchers are paused.
Use it now
- Book appointments in late October now; the five-day lead time adds up.
- Drivers can't lift riders, and rides after appointments with sedation or anesthesia can't be scheduled.
- Games Day at La Colonia (Thursday, November 12) falls after the pilot's end date, so ask about rides when you book.
After October 31
- JFS On the Go (60+, ZIP 92075 included): up to 10 rides a month booked 5 days ahead, or same-day Uber/Lyft for the fare plus $6. 858-637-3210.
- RideFACT: $5 to $20 by distance, booked 3 to 7 days ahead. 888-924-3228.
- NCTD BREEZE at the $1.50 senior fare (65+).
Every option on the coast: rides for seniors in North County. If the City extends the pilot, this page updates.
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Sources: City of Solana Beach, senior transportation · City of Solana Beach, senior services · JFS, On the Go · FACT, RideFACT · NCTD, fares. Checked October 6, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Does Solana Beach have free senior rides?
Yes, through October 31, 2026: the City's Senior Transportation Program gives adults 65+ free weekday rides that begin or end in Solana Beach, booked five days ahead at 858-923-1344.
What ride options do Solana Beach seniors have after October 31?
JFS On the Go (60+, includes 92075), RideFACT ($5 to $20 by distance), and NCTD BREEZE at the $1.50 senior fare.
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