About long distance rides in San Ysidro
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.
San Ysidro (serving zip codes 92173) is a core coverage area for DayLight. San Ysidro is the southernmost neighborhood in San Diego, right at the border. DayLight provides wheelchair, ambulatory, and gurney transportation across San Ysidro for dialysis, hospital discharges, and senior medical appointments. Spanish-speaking dispatch and drivers are central to the service here.
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 San Ysidro destinations
- San Ysidro Health main clinic
- Scripps Mercy Chula Vista (adjacent)
- Sharp Chula Vista (adjacent)
- DaVita San Ysidro
- Paradise Valley Hospital (adjacent)
Neighborhoods we serve in San Ysidro
- San Ysidro Village
- Otay Mesa West
- Camino de la Plaza area
- Border area
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.