Getting to the transplant center is a challenge for some patients: they may live too far away or may be too sick or disabled to drive. Described below are two general categories of transportation resources: air service for those who are traveling long distances and special bus/van services for those who are disabled and traveling in and around the Washington metropolitan area. Again, you are urged to check with the social service department of your transplant center for help in getting the assistance you need.

RideServe Transportation
703-680-2233
FREE RIDES for MEDICAID and Optimum Choice Recipients, reasonable rates available for private clients. Serving VA, MD, DC areas. Please allow 48 hours for scheduling. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; Saturday by special appointment.

FasTran
703-222-9764 ext 3
Rides for low income, dialysis, cancer, mental patients and seniors in Fairfax County, Falls Church and Fairfax City which can be scheduled daily or Dial-A-Ride when needed. Rider must be pre-certified and ride must be scheduled 1-7 days before need. Call between 8:00 am and noon. Most Dial-A-Rides are scheduled between 10:00am and 2:00 pm and cost $1 to $3 per ride. This service works in conjunction with MetroAcess (301-588-8181) in Maryland and WMATA Dept. of ADA (202-962-1100) in Washington DC

Air Care Alliance
(800) 296-1217
The Air Care Alliance is a nationwide association of humanitarian flying organizations dedicated to community service. Using their own time and aircraft, pilot members of these organizations help hundreds of people each month. ACA members fly needy patients to hospitals and medical centers that they could not reach on their own. Call the Air Care Alliance Hotline for a member near you.

AirLife Line
1716 X Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
916-429-2500
AirLife Line transports patients who cannot afford commercial air travel or who are in a time critical situation (like patients who are receiving an organ transplant) to get to their places of treatment. Patients can be accompanied by one or two family members or support people. Arrangements must be made through a member of your medical team.

Life Line Pilots Association
(217) 373-4195
Call for the latest information.

CareForce
c/o Bob Jack,
713-261-6626 and/or 800-444-8414 Enter Pin #7482988
Based in Houston, Texas, CareForce arranges free round-trip air fare on Continental Airlines for patients traveling for treatment. Limited to one trip every three months. Excludes family members, air ambulance needy patients, and time-critical travel. Call as early as possible to make reservations.