Join or Start a Vanpool | Community Transit

Join an existing Vanpool

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Find an existing group
See available vanpools along your route to find a match.

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Coordinate your ride
Once you find a match, confirm the seat availability by contacting the group and complete the required documents.

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Need more matches? Check the regional list
If you did not find a match from our current vanpool list, you can try searching the regional database by registering at RideshareOnline.

Start your own Vanpool

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Form your own group
To form a new vanpool, you will need at least 2 volunteer drivers and 1 bookkeeper. Vanpool drivers must meet our Vanpool Driver Eligibility requirements.

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Plan your ride
Coordinate group details like parking, route, and work schedule. Fares vary—use the Vanpool Calculator below. Your employer may cover some costs, so check with your HR department to find out if you're eligible for commuter vanpool benefits.

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Submit an application
Complete a Vanpool Starter Kit and email to Vanpool@commtrans.org to start your application.

Download the Vanpool Starter Kit

Vanpool Fare Calculator

Use this tool to calculate your group’s monthly vanpool fare. Enter your daily round trip mileage, number of group members, size of van, and number of days per week you will commute. Daily round trip mileage is selected in 5 mile increments. (Example 62 round trip miles – round up to 65).

How many round-trip miles would you travel to and from work?

How many people would be in your vanpool?

Which size van would you prefer?

What is your typical work week?

Total Estimated Monthly Cost of Van:

Your Share:

Need further assistance?

Need assistance starting or joining a vanpool? Complete the interest form below and we’ll help you explore your options.

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How would you like for us to contact you?

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I am interested in (check all that apply):

Joining an existing Vanpool that is already commuting
Starting a new Vanpool

Employer

To qualify for a Community Transit Vanpool, the city you are traveling FROM OR the city you are traveling TO must be within Snohomish County, Washington State.

City you are traveling FROM on your commute:

City you are traveling TO on your commute:

Please describe your typical commute schedule.

Vanpool Forms

Join an existing Vanpool

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Start your own Vanpool

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Vanpool Fare Calculator

Total Estimated Monthly Cost of Van:

Your Share:

Need further assistance?

Vanpool Forms

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Join an existing Vanpool

1.

2.

3.

Start your own Vanpool

1.

2.

3.

Vanpool Fare Calculator

Total Estimated Monthly Cost of Van:

Your Share:

Need further assistance?

Vanpool Forms

Related News

Feeling the pinch from high gas prices? Take transit!

Help Shape the Future of Transit: Take Our Onboard Survey

Calling All Young Artists: Enter the “Design Together, Discover Together” Youth Art Contest now through Oct. 20, 2025

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Next stop: the library

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