Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Los Angeles, California
Crown Care NEMT provides private pay, door-to-door medical transportation throughout Los Angeles and the greater California region, home to UCLA, UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, and Scripps — nationally ranked medical destinations. Whether you need a ride to a doctor's appointment across town or a long-distance transfer to a specialty hospital, we handle the logistics so the patient can focus on getting better.
What We Offer in Los Angeles, California
Sedan & SUV
Ambulatory transport for doctor visits, clinics, labs and outpatient appointments in Los Angeles.
Wheelchair Van
ADA-compliant vans with lifts, ramps and trained drivers for wheelchair users in Los Angeles.
Stretcher
Non-emergency stretcher transport for hospital discharges, facility transfers and bed-bound patients in Los Angeles.
Long Distance
Interstate and state-to-state medical transport from Los Angeles to specialty centers anywhere in the US.
Hospitals and Areas We Serve in Los Angeles
Where our Los Angeles passengers go most often, and the communities around Los Angeles we pick up from every week.
Medical destinations in and around Los Angeles
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Keck Hospital of USC
- City of Hope (Duarte)
Plus dialysis centers, infusion clinics, rehab facilities, imaging centers and private practices across the metro.
Communities around Los Angeles
Not listed? We cover all of California. Call for any pickup address.
Long-Distance Medical Transport from Los Angeles
Statewide destinations include UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles), UCSF Medical Center and Stanford Health Care (Bay Area), UC San Diego Health and Scripps (San Diego). Out-of-state trips from Los Angeles most often go to Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and we drive anywhere in the country.
Common long-distance routes
- Sacramento and the Central Valley to UCSF or Stanford
- San Diego and the Inland Empire to Los Angeles
- California to Mayo Clinic Arizona or Las Vegas specialists
How a long trip works
You tell us the pickup, destination and appointment time. We plan the route with rest stops, match the vehicle to the patient, and send one all-inclusive quote. The driver stays for the appointment or returns for the trip home. Long-distance transport from California →
Why Patients in Los Angeles Choose Private Pay NEMT
If you or a loved one lives in Los Angeles and needs reliable medical transportation, you may already know the frustrations of insurance-funded NEMT: rides that arrive late, vehicles that are not equipped for the patient, drivers who do not know the area, and broker hold times that stretch past 30 minutes. Private pay removes all of that.
With Crown Care you submit your ride details, online in 3 minutes or by phone, and a coordinator assigned to the Los Angeles area calls you back with a personalized quote. No Medicaid paperwork. No broker in the middle. No surprise fees. Just a confirmed driver, a clean vehicle matched to the patient's needs, and an on-time pickup at the door.
We handle everything from weekly dialysis runs to one-time hospital discharge rides to long-distance transfers from Los Angeles to specialty medical centers in other states. Every ride includes door-to-door assistance and a coordinator who knows your schedule.
What Makes Crown Care Different in Los Angeles
On Time, Every Time
Drivers arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. If traffic or weather causes a delay, Los Angeles dispatch contacts you first, so you never wonder where your ride is.
Background-Checked Drivers
Every driver serving Los Angeles is background-checked, insured, and trained in passenger assistance and HIPAA-aware communication.
Private and Confidential
Your medical information stays between you, your coordinator and your driver. No broker networks, no data sharing, no third-party access.
Los Angeles Medical Transportation Guide
Los Angeles is enormous, both in size and in medical infrastructure. The city and its metro area sprawl across thousands of square miles, and the healthcare system is equally massive. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Keck Medicine of USC, City of Hope, and Huntington Memorial Hospital represent just a fraction of LA's medical institutions.
For patients who cannot drive, and in LA, driving is everything, NEMT is the lifeline that keeps them connected to healthcare. Crown Care provides private pay medical transportation across the entire Greater Los Angeles area.
Major Los Angeles Hospitals
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, West Hollywood
- UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Westwood
- Keck Hospital of USC, East LA
- City of Hope, Duarte
- Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena
- Providence Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica
- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Hollywood
- Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center, South Bay
LA Neighborhoods We Serve
Crown Care serves every corner of Greater Los Angeles:
- Westside, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Westwood (near UCLA and Cedars-Sinai)
- Downtown LA, near Keck USC, Good Samaritan, and White Memorial
- San Fernando Valley, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, Burbank
- South Bay, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Hawthorne
- East LA and San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, Arcadia, Alhambra, Whittier
- South LA, Inglewood, Compton, Lynwood, Downey
- Long Beach, Long Beach Memorial and St. Mary Medical Center
Navigating LA Traffic
LA traffic is the single biggest transportation challenge for medical patients. The 405, 101, 10, and 110 freeways are gridlocked during rush hours, and increasingly during midday. A 15-mile trip can take over an hour.
Crown Care drivers know LA's traffic patterns and plan routes accordingly. We build in buffer time for every ride and monitor real-time conditions to adjust as needed. For patients with fixed appointment times, chemotherapy, dialysis, specialist consultations, on-time arrival is not negotiable.
Specialty Care Transport in LA
Cancer Treatment
City of Hope in Duarte and UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are major oncology destinations. Crown Care provides recurring treatment rides for chemo and radiation patients throughout the LA metro.
Orthopedic Surgery
Cedars-Sinai and UCLA are nationally ranked for orthopedic surgery. Post-surgical patients need wheelchair or stretcher transport for hospital discharge and follow-up visits.
Other Cities in California
Frequently Asked Questions: NEMT in Los Angeles
Does Crown Care NEMT serve all of Los Angeles?
Yes. We provide door-to-door private pay medical transportation throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding California area, including suburbs and neighboring communities. Sedan, SUV, wheelchair van and stretcher transport are all available.
How do I book a medical ride in Los Angeles?
Use our online booking form; it takes about 3 minutes. Enter your Los Angeles pickup address, destination, date and time, and vehicle needs. A coordinator calls you with a personalized quote, usually within 2 hours. Or call +1 518 666 6222.
What vehicles are available in Los Angeles?
Sedans for ambulatory patients, SUVs for extra space, wheelchair-accessible vans with lifts or ramps, and stretcher vehicles for bed-bound passengers. You choose the vehicle when you book.
How much does a medical ride cost in Los Angeles, California?
Every ride in Los Angeles is quoted individually based on distance, vehicle type and any special needs. We do not publish fixed rates. Submit a request and we call you with an exact, all-inclusive price before anything is confirmed.
Can I set up recurring rides in Los Angeles?
Yes. We coordinate standing weekly or monthly transport for dialysis, chemotherapy, physical therapy and other recurring appointments in Los Angeles. Set it up once and we keep the same vehicle type and, when possible, the same driver.
Can you take me to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center?
Yes. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is one of the most common destinations for our Los Angeles passengers. We drop you at the patient entrance, and the driver can wait or return for the trip home.
Which areas around Los Angeles do you cover?
All of Los Angeles plus Santa Monica, Pasadena, Long Beach, Glendale, Torrance, Burbank. If your pickup is farther out, call us; we cover the whole state of California.
How do you handle LA freeway traffic?
Our drivers plan routes using real-time traffic data and depart with buffer time. We know LA's patterns — morning rush, Westside congestion, Valley commute times — and plan accordingly.
Do you serve Orange County and the Inland Empire?
Yes. We serve all of Greater Los Angeles including Orange County, the Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino), and Ventura County. Loma Linda and UCI Medical Center rides are available.
Can you provide airport rides to LAX?
Yes. We offer medical airport transport to and from LAX, Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), and Ontario (ONT). Wheelchair-accessible vehicles meet you at the terminal.