About long distance rides in Del Mar
Some appointments are worth driving for. Sub-specialty care in Los Angeles, major surgery at a UCLA or USC facility, treatment trials at UC Irvine or City of Hope, or a family transfer to a hospital in the Inland Empire - patients and families call DayLight because they want the same trusted team, no matter how long the drive. We quote long-distance trips by route, time, and required vehicle, and always confirm the full cost before the day of travel.
Del Mar (serving zip codes 92014) is a core coverage area for DayLight. Del Mar is a small coastal city north of San Diego, anchored by the racetrack and a long-time senior community. DayLight provides wheelchair, ambulatory, and gurney transportation across Del Mar — to Scripps Green La Jolla, UCSD Jacobs, and Scripps Encinitas.
Long-distance trips are planned carefully. We build in bathroom and stretch breaks for ambulatory patients, coordinate with destination facilities for arrival logistics, and use two drivers on the longest gurney trips where applicable. Oxygen, positioning, and family ride-along needs are all accommodated when planned in advance.
What’s included on every long distance ride
- Wheelchair, ambulatory, or gurney vehicle
- Oxygen-capable fleet
- Planned comfort stops for ambulatory patients
- Arrival coordination with the destination facility
Common Del Mar destinations
- Scripps Green Hospital La Jolla (adjacent)
- UCSD Jacobs Medical Center (adjacent)
- Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (adjacent)
- Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carmel Valley
Neighborhoods we serve in Del Mar
- Del Mar Village
- Beach Colony
- Crest Canyon
- Carmel Valley (adjacent)
How it works
- Call with trip details. Share destination, appointment time, mobility needs, and any oxygen or positioning requirements.
- We quote up front. You get a full quote before the trip - no surprises on the return.
- Plan the day together. We confirm comfort stops, arrival time, and the return ride with you and the family.