Arrange a ride to a VA appointment
Ask the transportation service serving your facility about a ride to VA or VA-authorized care.
Who this program may help
VA health enrollment, an authorized appointment and local availability matter. Special-mode rides have additional requirements.
Read official eligibility instructions1. Confirm the appointment and transport needs
Ride arrangements depend on the actual appointment.
Keep the appointment date, location and any accessibility or companion needs ready.
Why this matters
Transport services need enough detail to arrange the trip.
Documents for this step
- Appointment details preparation
The ride-request deadline varies by facility.
The local service considers availability and requirements.
Official references
2. Contact the facility’s transportation service
VetRide and local telephone requests are supported paths.
Use VA’s ride instructions or call the facility’s transportation representative.
Why this matters
A nearby-facility map result does not reserve a ride.
Official action:
Open VA’s ride-request instructionsThe service tells you the available arrangements.
Official references
3. Confirm pickup and return arrangements
A request and a confirmed trip are different.
Check pickup, return, accessibility and companion instructions with the service.
Why this matters
Local volunteer and transport services have their own limits.
Before the appointment; notify the service of changes.
Use the service’s confirmation, not a VetCore checkmark.
The transportation service confirms or explains alternatives.