How Much Does Medical Transportation Cost in Massachusetts?
Base Rates for NEMT Services
Our pricing starts at these base rates, which increase with distance, vehicle type, and destination:
- Ambulatory transportation (walking patients using cane, walker, or crutches): from $35 per one-way trip
- Senior transportation (patient-paced service with facility coordination): from $40 per one-way trip
- Wheelchair van transportation (ADA-compliant, hydraulic lift, four-point tie-downs): from $55 per one-way trip
- Hospital runs to Boston-area medical centers: typically $45–$90 depending on pickup location
- Long-distance medical transport: from $100 per route — call for an exact quote
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What Affects Your NEMT Fare
Distance is the most significant factor. A trip from Lexington to Lahey in Burlington is priced differently from a trip to Brigham and Women's in Boston. Vehicle type affects pricing because wheelchair-accessible vans require specialized equipment, insurance, and driver training. Round trips are typically 1.7–1.8x the one-way fare. Long-distance and out-of-state trips are quoted as flat per-route fares inclusive of fuel, tolls, and wait time.
What's Always Included at No Extra Charge
These are always included in every quoted fare — never billed as extras: driver wait time at your appointment no matter how long it runs, door-to-door service (driver comes to your front door, not the curb), full driver assistance in and out of the vehicle, escort to appointment entrance, one companion or family member, and all standard routing costs.
How NEMT Costs Compare to Alternatives
An ambulance costs $1,500–$4,500+ per trip and is often not covered by insurance for non-emergency use. Uber/Lyft costs $25–$60 for typical local trips but has no wheelchair accommodation, no wait time, no driver assistance, and uses surge pricing at peak appointment times — read our NEMT vs. rideshare guide. Family member driving has real indirect costs: time off work, mileage, and parking ($10–$35 at Boston hospitals).
How to Get an Exact Quote
Call us at (857) 777-9000 or fill out our contact form with your pickup address, destination, date, and mobility needs. We respond same day with your exact fare. For standing schedules, we quote your per-trip fare once and honor it for your entire schedule. No upfront payment required to book — we accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards after your trip.
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