Real drivers already heading your way between SF, LA, San Diego, and Vegas — split the gas instead of paying a markup. Faster than the bus, cheaper than the train, and no airport required.
Ask Apple Maps for directions between two California cities and tap the ride tab — Seat Sherpa now shows up right next to Uber and Lyft. Same screen, same trip, a fraction of the price.
Real, unedited Apple Maps results — ride-hail prices vary by time and demand. Apple Maps is a trademark of Apple Inc. Seat Sherpa is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Apple.
It's not ride-hailing — it's a real carpool. Drivers are already heading your way with empty seats, so you split the cost of a drive that's happening anyway instead of paying a markup.
Drivers are already making the trip — you're just sharing gas and wear. Prices are capped at the IRS mileage rate split across the seats, so it's always fair and nobody's running a business off you.
Direct and point-to-point in a real car — no depots, no transfers, no TSA lines. Cheaper than a train ticket, comfier than a bus seat, and for most of these routes there isn't even a direct flight.
The drive was happening anyway — every seat you fill is one less solo car making the same trip. The app counts the CO₂ each shared ride saves, so you can see the difference add up.
Drivers are phone-verified with a license on file, and both sides rate each other after every trip. Trust built on real rides, not anonymous reviews.
Driver-set prices shown in full before you book — no surge, no bidding. Paid securely via Stripe and only released to the driver once your trip starts.
A real carpool has real perks: with two or more of you, use HOV/carpool lanes to skip traffic, and with a FasTrak Flex, carpools get discounted tolls in Bay Area express lanes and on the bridges. (Most carpool lanes need 2+; a few, like the Bay Bridge, need 3+.)
From signup to first ride in under five minutes.
Create an account with your phone. We send you a one-time code to confirm it's really you.
Riders browse rides going your way. Drivers post their planned trips and set a seat price.
Pay securely in-app, coordinate with your driver, and hit the road. The riders' cost share reaches the driver about 2 days later.
California and Nevada only, for now. Here are the most common routes.
How prices are capped, how we verify drivers, the 4-digit pickup code, refunds, luggage, and more.
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