C-TRAN’s paratransit service, referred to as C-VAN, is an origin to destination, shared ride service that provides service within specified boundaries in Clark County, WA. C-VAN is a reservation-based service for riders whose disability prevents them from riding our fixed-route bus system. C-VAN service is designed to mirror fixed-route and is equal to, not better than, the fixed-route system.
C-VAN is public transportation, so riders share their rides with others. C-VAN dispatchers work hard to group rides for efficiency, which is essential for meeting the demands of all riders for hundreds of trips scheduled every day.
C-VAN trips may be for any purpose, other than a medical emergency. Riders may use C-VAN to go to work, school, visits to friends and family, shopping, church, appointments, and many other trip purposes. C-TRAN may not give one trip priority over another.
All C-VAN riders must qualify and be approved for paratransit service before riding. For information on how to apply, click here.
C-VAN Service Area
Vancouver: The Vancouver service area consists of the urban growth boundary of Vancouver, as defined in 2005.
Battle Ground, Camas, and Washougal: C-VAN service is available within 3/4-mile of C-TRAN’s fixed-route service.
Ridgefield, La Center, and portions of Camas: C-TRAN’s on-demand rideshare service The Current provides service in these areas.
Contact C-VAN at 360-695-8918 to determine if your origin or destination(s) is within C-TRAN’s service area.
C-VAN Hours of Operation
C-VAN service in Clark County closely mirrors the service hours of C-TRAN’s regular fixed-route service. Within the Vancouver urban growth boundary, C-VAN service is available on the same days, during the same times and in the same areas as non-commuter, regular bus service. For specific hours of operation in Vancouver, and outside the urban growth boundary, or within ¾-mile of late-night fixed-route service, contact us at 360-695-8918.
