About Transportation Services
Transportation can be a significant challenge for individuals with autism and their families. Our resource library provides information on transportation options, including accessible transportation services, school transportation, and public transportation resources.
TRANSPORTATION
Alamo Regional Transit (ART)
1.866.889.7433
AACOG - Transportation for Seniors 60+.
8700 Tesoro Dr., Ste. 700, SA TX 78217
Alamo Service Connection (Medical Transportation)
210.477.3275
For Medical or dental appointments.
Medicaid or CSHCN eligibility required.
Area Agencies on Aging Directory
Medicaid Routine Medical Transportation Program
877.633.8747
Web: Click Here
1100 W. 49th St, Austin, TX 78756
There are here to provide Non-Emergency rides if you call and notify them at least 2 working days in advance; but as far as 30 days out; if you are out of town at least 5 days out of town as long as you are receiving Medicaid Benefits. Their ways of transport include; bus; van; taxi; rail for in town and bus; van; rail or airline for out of town. If a child 14 years old or younger they must be accompanied by an adult; 15 - 17 can ride alone if parent fills out consent form; also teen parents may ride alone with their child; without an adult. They are also able to accommodate those with disabilities, such as wheelchair bound. For more information, you may vista their website or call into the office. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to schedule a ride; but transportation 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday. They also have a reimbursement plan for gas; lodging and food; for more detailed information, please contact the office.
Methodist Healthcare Health Bus
210.647.7433
Offers free transportation to Metropolitan Methodist Hospital and any of its facilities, as well as to doctors on the medical staff at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital. Serves select zip codes; wheelchair accessible; call 48 hours in advance to reserve.
Patient Air Transport Helpline
1.800.296.1217
Makes referrals and provides assistance for patients who must travel long distances for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment, and who need financial assistance to do so.
VIA Transportation Services
210.362.2140
800 W. Myrtle, SA TX 78212
Complimentary para-transit provided to individuals who have disabilities that prevent them from using fixed route bus service; provided during the same hours of the day, same days per week and within three- quarters of a mile of a fixed bus route. Applications must be verified by the applicant’s physician and eligibility is then determined.
Well’s Waldo Wheels
210.647.7433
Web: https://sahealth.com/patients-visitors/methodist-healthcare-health-bus.dot
Provides services for pregnant women who go to Methodist facilities for well-checks and to assist parents in getting their children to medical appointments; Spanish-speaking drivers are availableÂ