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TRANSPORTATION

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

  • 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

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