Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
Regional public transit provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio; children under age 7 ride COTA buses for free.
- 33 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
- (614) 228-1776
- www.cota.com
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center
Provides free transportation (for residents of zip codes 43202, 43210, 43214, and 43224) to medical appointments if you call one week ahead.
- 3222 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43202
- (614) 267-3050
- www.clintonvillecrc.org
Yellow Cab of Columbus
Private taxi service which utilizes contracted driver partners to transport guests throughout Columbus; open 24/7.
- 1989 Camaro Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
- (614) 444-4444
- www.yellowcabofcolumbus.com
Shamrock Taxi
Private taxi service.
- 1417 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43224
- (614) 784-8888
Moms2B
Community-based pregnancy program for low-income women established by The Ohio State University; provides transportation assistance to weekly sessions (via taxi).
- 921 Chatham Lane, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43221
- (614) 292-1605
- wexnermedical.osu.edu/obstetrics-gynecology/pregnancy/moms2b
Buckeye Health Plan Transportation
Provides Medicaid plans for eligible families which includes covered non-emergency transportation.
- 4349 Easton Way, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43219
- (866) 549-8289
- www.buckeyehealthplan.com
CareSource Insurance Transportation
Families who have CareSource Medicaid plans can schedule free rides to medical appointments (including WIC appointments); 30 one-way trips per 12 month period.
- 65 E State St, Suite 850, Columbus, OH 43215
- (800) 479-9502
- www.caresource.com/oh/members/contact-us/mycare/
Franklin County Department of Jobs and Family Services Transportation Services
Franklin county residents insured by Medicaid are eligible for free transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments.
- 1721 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43229
- (614) 233-2381
- jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/medical-assistance
Non-Emergency Transportation Services
- 1722 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43230
- (614) 233-2381
- jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/getattachment/Medical-Assistance/Non-Emergency-Transportation-Services.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Pregnancy Related Transportation Services
- 1723 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43231
- (614) 233-2381
- jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/getattachment/Medical-Assistance/transportation-brochure-updated-8-4-16.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Title XX Medical Cab Transportation Services
- 1724 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
- (614) 233-2381
- jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/getattachment/Medical-Assistance/Title-XX-Medical-Cab-Transportation-Services.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
LEAP Transportation Services
Franklin county residents insured by Medicaid, who are students in the Learning, Earning and Parenting Program, are eligible for free transportation (via their LEAP Case Manager who coordinates with the Transportation Unit)
- 1725 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43233
- (614) 233-2381
- jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/getattachment/Medical-Assistance/Learning,-Earning-and-Parenting-Transportation-Services.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Bus Passes for Medical Transportation Services
Franklin county residents insured by Medicaid are eligible for pre-paid bus passes for medical appointments (sent by mail), which are each good for one full day's travel on COTA buses.
- 1726 Northland Park Ave, Columbus, OH, 43234
- (614) 233-2381
- jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/getattachment/Medical-Assistance/transportation-brochure-updated-8-4-16.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Molina Transportation Services
Provides Medicaid plans for eligible families; offers emergency medical transportation, non-emergency medical transport and limited non-emergency non-medical transportation; members may also receive coverage for trips to pharmacies immediately following medical appointments
- 3000 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231
- (866) 642-9279
- www.molinahealthcare.com/members/oh/en-US/mem/medicaid/overvw/coverd/services/transport.aspx
Paramount Advantage Transportation Assistance
Provides Medicaid plans for eligible families and offers a Transportation Assistance Program, which covers vehicle transportation, public transit, and mileage reimbursement for a wide range of medical appointments (including prenatal & postpartum appointments, and prenatal education)
- 11590 Century Blvd, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45246
- (866) 837-9817
- www.paramounthealthcare.com/medicaid/additional-services/transportation-assistance-program
Rides4Baby
Provides rides to medical appointments for qualifying pregnant women who have CareSource or Molina insurance; programs through The Ohio State University partnering with Smart Columbus and StepOne
- 410 W. 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
- (614) 721-0009
- wexnermedical.osu.edu/healthy-community/rides4baby
Lyft
Rideshare service.
www.lyft.com
Uber
Rideshare service.
www.uber.com
Bikes For All People (B4AP)
Community bicycle shop owned and operated by Church and Community Development for All People (CD4AP).
- 934 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
- (614) 670-8685
- www.bikes4allpeople.com