Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in New York
Crown Care NEMT provides private pay, door-to-door medical transportation across all of New York: 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 New York: What You Need to Know
NYC's NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, Columbia, and Memorial Sloan Kettering are among the world's top specialty centers — our concierge NEMT supports both in-state and inbound travel.
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 New York 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 New York rides within 2 hours of the request.
Medical Destinations We Serve in New York
Hospitals and specialty centers our New York passengers travel to most often. Any clinic, dialysis center, rehab facility or private practice in the state is covered.
Major medical centers
- NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian and Memorial Sloan Kettering (New York City)
- Albany Medical Center (Capital Region)
- Roswell Park (Buffalo) and Strong Memorial (Rochester)
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 New York.
Long-Distance and Out-of-State Medical Transport from New York
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 New York
- Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley to Manhattan
- Albany and the Capital Region to Boston or New York City
- Upstate cities to Roswell Park, Strong Memorial and Upstate University Hospital
State to state
Neighboring states we drive to most often from New York: Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Interstate and cross-country trips are planned door to door, including hotel or airport stops. Long-distance transport from New York: routes, vehicles and how it works →
Why Choose Private Pay NEMT in New York?
Fast Booking in New York
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 New York.
The Right Vehicle
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans and stretcher vehicles, maintained and operated by vetted New York 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 New York passenger with respect.
Crown Care NEMT: Serving All of New York
New York City
Metro service in New York City including door-to-door transport to hospitals, specialty clinics, dialysis centers and outpatient facilities. Same-day booking is often available.
Buffalo
Full coverage across Buffalo and the surrounding area, with vehicles for short local rides and longer regional trips within New York.
Rochester
Rochester and nearby communities are fully served, with long-distance transport across New York coordinated from our 24/7 dispatch.
Service is not limited to these cities. We cover the entire state of New York; call for rural or specialty destinations.
How to Book Your Medical Ride in New York
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.
New York Medical Transportation Guide
New York State is home to some of the most renowned medical institutions in the world, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYU Langone, Mount Sinai Health System, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian, and the Hospital for Special Surgery, to name just a few. Patients travel from across the country and around the world to access this level of care.
But getting to these hospitals, whether from across the state or across the city, requires reliable medical transportation. Crown Care NEMT provides private pay medical rides across all of New York State, from the five boroughs to Buffalo.
New York City
New York City concentrates more world-class hospitals in a few square miles than almost anywhere on earth. Crown Care provides:
- Local medical rides within the five boroughs
- Wheelchair transport through the city's challenging streetscape
- Airport pickups at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark for inbound patients
- Hospital-to-hospital transfers between NYC medical centers
Upstate New York
Upstate New York's medical landscape includes Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Albany Medical Center, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. Many upstate patients also travel to NYC for specialty care, a long-distance route Crown Care handles regularly.
Common Upstate Routes
- Albany to NYC (150 miles), for Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYU Langone
- Syracuse to Rochester (90 miles), for Strong Memorial specialty care
- Buffalo to Cleveland (190 miles), for Cleveland Clinic
Long Island and Hudson Valley
Northwell Health on Long Island is the state's largest healthcare provider. Hudson Valley patients access Westchester Medical Center and often travel south to NYC for specialty care. Crown Care handles these routes daily.
Major New York Hospitals
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC
- NYU Langone Health, NYC
- Mount Sinai Health System, NYC
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia, NYC
- Hospital for Special Surgery, NYC
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo
- Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester
- Albany Medical Center
- Northwell Health, Long Island
Frequently Asked Questions: NEMT in New York
Does Crown Care NEMT serve all of New York?
Yes. We coordinate private pay medical transportation across all of New York, from New York City and Buffalo to small towns and rural communities statewide.
How do I book a medical ride in New York?
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 New York?
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans with lifts or ramps, and stretcher vehicles are available across New York. You choose the vehicle when you book.
Do you handle long-distance and out-of-state transport from New York?
Yes. We regularly drive patients from New York 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 New York?
Every ride in New York 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 cover Upstate New York or only the city?
All of New York State. Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo are served for local rides and for the drive into Manhattan or Boston when a specialist is there.
Do you serve all five boroughs of NYC?
Yes. Crown Care provides medical transportation in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — plus all of Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley.
Can you transport a patient from upstate to NYC?
Yes. Upstate-to-NYC is one of our most common New York routes, especially for patients accessing Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYU Langone, and Columbia. Call for a personalized quote.
Do you handle airport pickups for patients flying into NYC?
Absolutely. We provide medical airport transport at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark for patients traveling to New York hospitals. The driver meets you at the terminal and brings the appropriate vehicle.