Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Texas
Crown Care NEMT provides private pay, door-to-door medical transportation across all of Texas: 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 Texas: What You Need to Know
Houston's Texas Medical Center is the largest medical complex in the world — Crown Care's NEMT service handles massive inbound specialty-care traffic plus statewide routine transport.
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 Texas 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 Texas rides within 2 hours of the request.
Medical Destinations We Serve in Texas
Hospitals and specialty centers our Texas passengers travel to most often. Any clinic, dialysis center, rehab facility or private practice in the state is covered.
Major medical centers
- MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Methodist (Houston)
- UT Southwestern and Baylor University Medical Center (Dallas)
- University Hospital (San Antonio) and Dell Seton (Austin)
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 Texas.
Long-Distance and Out-of-State Medical Transport from Texas
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 Texas
- Dallas, Austin and San Antonio to MD Anderson in Houston
- Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio
- West Texas to Dallas or Lubbock specialists
State to state
Neighboring states we drive to most often from Texas: New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana. Interstate and cross-country trips are planned door to door, including hotel or airport stops. Long-distance transport from Texas: routes, vehicles and how it works →
Why Choose Private Pay NEMT in Texas?
Fast Booking in Texas
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 Texas.
The Right Vehicle
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans and stretcher vehicles, maintained and operated by vetted Texas 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 Texas passenger with respect.
Crown Care NEMT: Serving All of Texas
Houston
Metro service in Houston including door-to-door transport to hospitals, specialty clinics, dialysis centers and outpatient facilities. Same-day booking is often available.
Dallas
Full coverage across Dallas and the surrounding area, with vehicles for short local rides and longer regional trips within Texas.
San Antonio
San Antonio and nearby communities are fully served, with long-distance transport across Texas coordinated from our 24/7 dispatch.
Service is not limited to these cities. We cover the entire state of Texas; call for rural or specialty destinations.
How to Book Your Medical Ride in Texas
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.
Texas Medical Transportation Guide
Texas is vast, the second-largest state by both area and population. Its healthcare landscape is equally massive, anchored by the Texas Medical Center in Houston (the largest medical complex in the world), UT Southwestern in Dallas, Baylor Scott & White across Central Texas, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, which draws oncology patients from around the globe.
For Texas patients, the distance between home and medical care can be significant. A dialysis patient in Amarillo, a cancer patient in Lubbock traveling to MD Anderson, a senior in the Rio Grande Valley needing specialist care in San Antonio, these are everyday Texas realities where NEMT makes the difference between receiving care and missing it.
Major Texas Cities We Serve
Houston
The Houston metro area is home to the Texas Medical Center, which includes MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Baylor College of Medicine, and Texas Children's Hospital. Crown Care transports patients to TMC from across the state and nation, including airport pickups at IAH and Hobby, hotel-to-hospital rides, and long-distance transfers.
Dallas-Fort Worth
The DFW Metroplex is served by UT Southwestern Medical Center (nationally ranked in multiple specialties), Baylor University Medical Center, Parkland Hospital, and Texas Health Resources. The metro's sprawl makes reliable medical transportation especially important for elderly patients and those with recurring appointments.
San Antonio
San Antonio's medical landscape includes University Health System, Methodist Healthcare, and the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The city serves as a regional medical hub for South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Austin
Austin's growing population has expanded its medical infrastructure, with Dell Seton Medical Center (affiliated with UT Dell Medical School), Ascension Seton, and St. David's HealthCare serving the metro area.
El Paso
El Paso's distance from other Texas metros (over 500 miles to Houston) makes long-distance medical transport particularly important for patients needing specialty care not available locally. Crown Care handles El Paso to Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio routes regularly.
Long-Distance Transport in Texas
Texas distances demand serious long-distance medical transport capability. Common routes include:
- El Paso to Houston (740 miles), for MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Amarillo to Dallas (360 miles), for UT Southwestern
- Lubbock to Houston (540 miles), for Texas Medical Center
- Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio (240 miles), for University Health
- Midland-Odessa to Dallas (330 miles), for specialty care
Crown Care's long-distance transport includes planned rest stops, driver rotation for extended trips, and medical-grade comfort throughout.
Services Available in Texas
- Ambulatory transport, sedans and SUVs with driver assistance
- Wheelchair transport, ADA-compliant vans statewide
- Stretcher transport, for patients who must travel lying down
- Long-distance transport, critical in a state this large
- Airport medical transport, IAH, HOU, DFW, AUS, SAT, ELP
Major Texas Hospitals
- MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
- Baylor Scott & White, Temple/Dallas
- Memorial Hermann, Houston
- Dell Seton Medical Center, Austin
- University Health System, San Antonio
- Texas Children's Hospital, Houston
Frequently Asked Questions: NEMT in Texas
Does Crown Care NEMT serve all of Texas?
Yes. We coordinate private pay medical transportation across all of Texas, from Houston and Dallas to small towns and rural communities statewide.
How do I book a medical ride in Texas?
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 Texas?
Sedans, SUVs, wheelchair-accessible vans with lifts or ramps, and stretcher vehicles are available across Texas. You choose the vehicle when you book.
Do you handle long-distance and out-of-state transport from Texas?
Yes. We regularly drive patients from Texas 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 Texas?
Every ride in Texas 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.
Can you drive a patient from Dallas or Austin to MD Anderson and back?
Yes. Houston is our most common Texas long-distance destination. We schedule around treatment times, wait during the appointment, and can arrange multi-day stays for infusion cycles.
Do you serve rural Texas?
Yes. We serve all of Texas, including rural communities. Whether your pickup is in a major metro or a small town, Crown Care coordinates the ride with the appropriate vehicle and driver.
How do I arrange transport to MD Anderson?
Call +1 518 666 6222 with your appointment details. We handle airport pickups, hotel transport, and recurring treatment rides for MD Anderson patients traveling from across Texas and nationwide.
Can you transport between Texas cities?
Absolutely. Intercity medical transport within Texas is one of our most common requests. We handle routes between all major Texas metros and rural communities.