Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Florida
Crown Care NEMT provides private pay, door-to-door medical transportation across all of Florida: sedans, wheelchair vans and stretcher vehicles, professional drivers, 24/7 dispatch, and a confirmed ride usually within 2 hours of your request.
Medical Transportation in Florida: What You Need to Know
With one of the highest senior populations in the country and world-class medical destinations — Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center — Florida is a core Crown Care market.
Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) exists for one reason: getting patients to and from medical care when they cannot drive themselves and an ambulance is not needed. In Florida that might be a weekly dialysis session, a scheduled chemotherapy infusion, a hospital discharge home, a follow-up at a specialty center, or a long drive to a hospital in another state. Insurance-funded NEMT usually runs through a broker, which means advance-notice rules, shared vans and little control over which vehicle shows up.
Crown Care NEMT is 100% private pay. We do not bill insurance or Medicaid, and there is no broker between you and the dispatcher. That is what lets us match the vehicle to the patient, keep pickups on time, and confirm most Florida rides within 2 hours of the request.
Medical Destinations We Serve in Florida
Hospitals and specialty centers our Florida passengers travel to most often. Any clinic, dialysis center, rehab facility or private practice in the state is covered.
Major medical centers
- Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville)
- Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa)
- Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston) and UF Health Shands (Gainesville)
Everyday appointments
Primary care and specialist visits, dialysis centers, infusion clinics, physical therapy, imaging and lab work, dental and eye appointments, and rides between nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals anywhere in Florida.
Long-Distance and Out-of-State Medical Transport from Florida
When the right specialist is hours away, we drive you there. Long-distance rides include a planned route, rest stops, a driver who stays for the appointment when you need one, and a single all-inclusive quote.
Common routes from Florida
- Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville
- Orlando and Central Florida to Moffitt in Tampa
- Florida to New York, New Jersey and New England for seasonal residents
State to state
Neighboring states we drive to most often from Florida: Georgia, Alabama. Interstate and cross-country trips are planned door to door, including hotel or airport stops. Long-distance transport from Florida: routes, vehicles and how it works →
Why Choose Private Pay NEMT in Florida?
Fast Booking in Florida
No broker queue and no three-day advance requirement. Book online in three minutes and get a confirmed driver, usually within 2 hours, anywhere in Florida.
The Right Vehicle
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans and stretcher vehicles, maintained and operated by vetted Florida drivers who help at both doors.
Privacy and Dignity
HIPAA-aware handling, no data sharing with brokers or third parties, and drivers trained to treat every Florida passenger with respect.
Crown Care NEMT: Serving All of Florida
Miami
Metro service in Miami including door-to-door transport to hospitals, specialty clinics, dialysis centers and outpatient facilities. Same-day booking is often available.
Orlando
Full coverage across Orlando and the surrounding area, with vehicles for short local rides and longer regional trips within Florida.
Tampa
Tampa and nearby communities are fully served, with long-distance transport across Florida coordinated from our 24/7 dispatch.
Service is not limited to these cities. We cover the entire state of Florida; call for rural or specialty destinations.
How to Book Your Medical Ride in Florida
Submit Your Request
Three-minute online form or a call to +1 518 666 6222, whichever is easier.
We Quote and Confirm
A coordinator calls with a personalized quote and confirms your driver and vehicle, usually within 2 hours.
We Pick You Up
Your driver is at the door at the confirmed time, with door-to-door assistance included.
Florida Medical Transportation Guide
Florida has one of the highest concentrations of seniors in the United States, nearly 21% of the population is 65 or older. Combined with world-class medical destinations like Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, and the massive hospital networks of South Florida, the demand for reliable non-emergency medical transportation is enormous.
Crown Care NEMT serves the entire state of Florida, from the Panhandle to the Keys, with private pay medical transportation that includes ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, and long-distance services.
The Florida NEMT Landscape
Florida's geography creates unique transportation challenges. The state stretches nearly 450 miles from Pensacola to Key West. Major medical centers are concentrated in a few metro areas, which means patients in smaller cities and rural communities often travel significant distances for specialty care.
The state's Medicaid program covers NEMT through contracted brokers, but as in most states, the broker-assigned experience is inconsistent. Wait times, vehicle quality, and driver training vary dramatically from one ride to the next. This is why private pay NEMT has grown rapidly in Florida, patients and families want reliability they can count on.
Major Cities We Serve
Miami and South Florida
South Florida's medical infrastructure is anchored by Jackson Health System, Baptist Health, Mount Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach, and the University of Miami Health System. Patients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach use Crown Care for everything from routine dialysis rides to cross-state transfers to specialist centers. The region's traffic and sprawl make reliable scheduling especially valuable.
Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is home to Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the nation's top cancer treatment facilities, plus Tampa General Hospital, BayCare Health, and AdventHealth. Cancer patients traveling from across the Southeast to Moffitt frequently use Crown Care for airport pickup and treatment transportation.
Orlando
Central Florida's medical hub includes Orlando Health, AdventHealth Orlando, and the Nemours Children's Hospital. The region's large retirement communities (The Villages, for example) generate significant demand for recurring medical transportation to Orlando-area specialists.
Jacksonville
Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville campus draws patients from across the country for neurology, gastroenterology, and transplant services. Baptist Health and UF Health Jacksonville round out the medical landscape. Crown Care provides airport medical transport and local rides for inbound Mayo Clinic patients.
Southwest Florida
Naples, Fort Myers, and Sarasota serve a large retirement population. Lee Health and NCH Healthcare System are the primary providers, but many patients travel to Tampa or Miami for specialty care, a perfect use case for Crown Care's longer-distance services.
Services Available in Florida
- Ambulatory transport, sedans and SUVs for patients who walk with or without assistance
- Wheelchair transport, ADA-compliant vans with ramps, lifts, and securement
- Stretcher transport, for patients who must travel lying down
- Long-distance transport, cross-state and interstate medical transfers
- Airport medical transport, to and from MIA, FLL, TPA, MCO, and JAX
Major Florida Hospitals and Medical Centers
Crown Care regularly transports patients to and from:
- Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston
- Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa
- Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami
- Tampa General Hospital
- UF Health Shands, Gainesville
- AdventHealth Orlando
- Baptist Health South Florida
- Lee Health, Fort Myers
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Snowbird Medical Transportation
Florida's seasonal population creates a unique need. Snowbirds, retirees who winter in Florida, often need medical care while they are in-state but their primary physicians are up north. Crown Care handles both local Florida rides and long-distance transport back to home states when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions: NEMT in Florida
Does Crown Care NEMT serve all of Florida?
Yes. We coordinate private pay medical transportation across all of Florida, from Miami and Orlando to small towns and rural communities statewide.
How do I book a medical ride in Florida?
Use our online booking form or call +1 518 666 6222. A coordinator confirms your driver and vehicle, usually within 2 hours.
What types of vehicles are available in Florida?
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans with lifts or ramps, and stretcher vehicles are available across Florida. You choose the vehicle when you book.
Do you handle long-distance and out-of-state transport from Florida?
Yes. We regularly drive patients from Florida to specialty centers in neighboring states and across the country. Long trips are quoted as one all-inclusive price, with the return trip included when you need it.
What does private pay NEMT cost in Florida?
Every ride in Florida is quoted individually based on distance, vehicle type and any special needs. There are no published rates and no hidden fees. Submit a request and a coordinator calls you with the exact price before anything is confirmed. See our pricing page.
Do you transport seasonal residents between Florida and the Northeast?
Yes. Every spring and fall we move patients who winter in Florida back to homes and doctors in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. These are multi-day ground trips with planned stops, quoted as one all-inclusive price.
Do you serve all of Florida or just the major cities?
We serve the entire state, including smaller cities and rural areas. Whether you need a ride in Naples, Ocala, Tallahassee, or the Keys, Crown Care coordinates it.
Can you transport a patient from Florida to another state?
Yes. Interstate medical transport is one of our specialties. We regularly handle Florida-to-New York, Florida-to-Georgia, and other cross-state routes. Call for a personalized quote.
How do I book a ride to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville?
Call +1 518 666 6222 or submit a ride request. Provide your pickup location, appointment date, and mobility needs. We coordinate airport pickup, local rides, and return transport.