Medical Answering Service (MAS)
FREE or Low Cost | Advance Notice Required | By Eligibility
MAS Connects Medicaid enrollees to health care through non-emergency transportation because we believe healthier communities exist when its members have seamless access to healthcare.
A&D Transport Services
Rates Apply | Advance Notice Required
- Provides medical transport in Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Fulton, Greene, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.
- MAS eligible
Air Care Alliance
FREE | Advance Notice Required
- Free rides for individuals who qualify based on income and need.
- There are over 60 groups of volunteer pilots across the nation that can provide flights in private planes to patients that need to travel up to 1000 miles away for their medical care.
- Submit your online request for assistance with the Air Care Alliance to be connected with the specific volunteer pilot organizations that can best meet your needs.
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery
FREE | Door-to-Door | 5-Day Notice Minimum | Cancer Patients Only
Road to Recovery volunteers can take cancer patients for active cancer treatment appointments in or out of Tompkins County. Rides should be requested 5 business days in advance.Bangs Ambulance
Rates Apply | Through-the-Door | Wheelchair Accessible
Call Bangs directly for non-emergency ambulance or wheelchair van transportation. Bangs may not be covered by insurance for non-emergency transportationComfortKeepers
Through-the-Door
In-home care specialists can provide through-the-door transportation to medical appointments and be there with you during your visit to take notes.
Disabled American Veterans Volunteer Transportation Network
FREE | Door-to-Door | Advance Notice Required | Veterans Only
Tompkins County veterans with medical appointments at the Syracuse VA Hospital, Freeville VA Clinic, or other VA-related appointments can leave a message with DAV volunteers at this number. Have your information ready and call as soon as possible to guarantee a ride.Friends In Service Helping (FISH)
FREE | Advance Notice Required
- Free rides for individuals who qualify based on income, age or disability.
- Rides are dependent on the availability of volunteer drivers.
- Referral by 2-1-1 for medical and health related trips in Tompkins County
Gadabout Paratransit
Rates Apply | Advanced Notices
- Zone 1: $2.00 one way (within city of Ithaca)
- Zone 2: $3.00 one way (outside of city of Ithaca, inside Tompkins County)
- Complimentary (Free) or discounted rates for individuals who are eligible
Medical Air Ambulance
Get Cost Estimate | Advanced Notice Required
- Our experienced employees are available 24/7 to talk to you.
- Call or Fill out the contact form to arrange medical transport home for patients by jet or helicopter.
Southern Tier Care Coordination
FREE | Door-to-Door | Advance Notice Required | HIV Positive Only
- STCC Transportation Program can take you to appointments or pay for travel(related to HIV status).
- Call the Ithaca office to talk to a person about the program or to request a ride.
Veterans Transportation Service
FREE or Low Cost | Advance Notice Required | Veterans Only
Call to speak to a Syracuse VA Medical Center staff to arrange transportation options for you, including reimbursements for mileage or bus tickets through the VA’s Beneficiary Travel program if you qualify.
Tips
- Review the list of services to determine the best option for your situation.
- Plan and reserve rides in advance and discuss eligibility for discounts.
Try Intercity Buses to nearby Airports and Rail Center
Look into Intercity Bus routes to Syracuse Airport and Greyhound station (Syracuse Transportation Center-Rail).
Accessibility
Discuss your travel needs and accomodation requests in advance.
Support
If you need individual support, call 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-8667 for information and referrals. Contact each service provider directly.