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Free Transportation for Seniors in Washington

Free Transportation

By Maurice

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If you’re looking for free transportation for seniors in Washington, you’re in the right place!This page is a complete resource for free transportation for the elderly in the state of Washington.Check out the resources below, and if you have a resource to add, please contact us!

Map of Free Transportation for Seniors in Washington

List of Free Transportation for Seniors in Washington

Catholic Community Services – Volunteer ServicesSnohomish & Island Counties

Program Description:

Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) are official human service outreach arms of the Catholic Church in Western Washington.

Under the leadership of Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and Boards of Trustees, staff and volunteers answer the Gospel call to loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and for the dignity of the human person.

Catholic Community Services is proud to serve low-income elders and adults with disabilities in Snohomish , Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap , King, Pierce, Mason, Thurston , Lewis ,Grays Harbor, Pacific , Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark & Skamania Counties. Our volunteers provide a variety of services to those who need a little help in their lives to remain safely at home for as long as possible.Over 200 individuals of all ages, cultures and backgrounds serve our clients.

The skills and abilities brought to our program by these volunteers are numerous, and their gifts of time and talent are invaluable to our clients.Our volunteer drivers are generous, well-trained individuals; the service helps maintain independence and dignity and really “Brings Community Home.”

  • Service Area:Snohomish County.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Grocery store, pharmacy, or other essential errands.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Low-income elders (those age 60 and over).
  • Adults with disabilities (temporary or permanent).
  • Who cannot pay for services.
  • Do not qualify for state-paid services.
  • do not have family and friends available to help them.
  • Application Details: TO SIGN UP/SCHEDULE FOR RIDES:
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No pricing information is available on the website.

Catholic Community Services – Volunteer ServicesClallam, Jefferson & Kitsap Counties

Program Description:

Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) are official human service outreach arms of the Catholic Church in Western Washington.

Under the leadership of Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and Boards of Trustees, staff and volunteers answer the Gospel call to loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and for the dignity of the human person.

Catholic Community Services is proud to serve low-income elders and adults with disabilities in Snohomish , Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap , King, Pierce, Mason, Thurston , Lewis ,Grays Harbor, Pacific , Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark & Skamania Counties. Our volunteers provide a variety of services to those who need a little help in their lives to remain safely at home for as long as possible.Over 200 individuals of all ages, cultures and backgrounds serve our clients.

The skills and abilities brought to our program by these volunteers are numerous, and their gifts of time and talent are invaluable to our clients.Our volunteer drivers are generous, well-trained individuals; the service helps maintain independence and dignity and really “Brings Community Home.”

  • Service Area:Mason, Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Clallam, Jefferson & Kitsap Counties.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointments, grocery stores, and to other essential errands.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Low-income elders (those age 60 and over).
  • Adults with disabilities (temporary or permanent).
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • For Intake/Client Services & All Transportation Call (844) 851-9380.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No pricing information is available on the website.

Catholic Community Services – Volunteer ServicesKing County

Program Description:

Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) are official human service outreach arms of the Catholic Church in Western Washington.

Under the leadership of Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and Boards of Trustees, staff and volunteers answer the Gospel call to loving and compassionate service with particular concern for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death and for the dignity of the human person.

Catholic Community Services is proud to serve low-income elders and adults with disabilities in Snohomish , Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap , King, Pierce, Mason, Thurston , Lewis ,Grays Harbor, Pacific , Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark & Skamania Counties. Our volunteers provide a variety of services to those who need a little help in their lives to remain safely at home for as long as possible.Over 200 individuals of all ages, cultures and backgrounds serve our clients.

The skills and abilities brought to our program by these volunteers are numerous, and their gifts of time and talent are invaluable to our clients.Our volunteer drivers are generous, well-trained individuals; the service helps maintain independence and dignity and really “Brings Community Home.”

  • Service Area:King County.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Doctor’s appointments, Gocery stores, pharmacy, and to other important locations.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Low-income elders (those age 60 and over).
  • Adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • For Intake/Client Services & All Transportation Call (206) 328-5787Toll free: 1-888-649-6850
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No pricing information is available on the website.

City Of Auburn Senior Center – Volunteer Transportation

Program Description:

The Auburn Senior Activity Center enhances the quality of life of senior adults 50+ in the Auburn community through social, recreational, health and wellness, educational, and nutritional programs.

The Senior Center offers several support services through networks with other organizations that serve as a valuable resources to seniors in the community.

  • Service Area:City of Auburn
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointments and other essential services.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • You need to be 60 years or older.
  • King County resident.
  • Have no other transportation options available.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Call Volunteer Transportation for Seniors, 206-448-5740 between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No pricing information is available on the website.
  2. 2Donations encouraged.

Eastside Friends Of Seniors – Senior Services/Volunteer Transportation

Program Description:

Eastside Friends of Seniors provides volunteer-based services to seniors facing the challenges of aging and independent living in the communities east of Lake Washington.

Eastside Friends of Seniors is able to meet its mission by partnering with other organizations in the community.

Its Faith in Action program engages local congregations in volunteer service for the elderly. Every religious tradition teaches to care for the frail, the disabled, the most vulnerable in our society. Eastside Friends of Seniors provides an avenue for people to put their faith into action.

Through its referral partners, Eastside Friends of Seniors is able to reach out to more seniors in need. Further, through its partners, Eastside Friends of Seniors is able to enlist other community services that may be able to meet an aging senior’s increasing needs.

  • Service Area:Ssaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue and the Snoqualmie Valley area.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical Appointments.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Be 60 years of age or older and able to manage own care needs.
  • Live independently not in an adult family home or nursing home and who need some help to remain independent in their own home.
  • Available to complete a home visit with Eastside Friends of Seniors staff.
  • Reside in Issaquah or Sammamish.We also provide direct service for some clients in parts of Bellevue and the Snoqualmie Valley area. However, at this time, we are not accepting new clients in the Snoqualmie Valley and Bellevue areas.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • For services, call (425) 369-9120 or email info@eastsidefriendsofseniors.org
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No pricing information is available on the website. (Donations encouraged)
  2. 2However, At this time, we are not accepting new clients in the Snoqualmie Valley and Bellevue areas.

Greater Maple Valley Community Center (Gmvcc) – Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Program Description:

The Greater Maple Valley Community Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality human services and social activities.

Our goal is to enhance the health and social well-being of our adult community by providing access to health and social services, as well as opportunities for education, recreation, and involvement with the community.We partner with Catholic Community Services Volunteer Chore Services Program to provide transportation for seniors living in Maple Valley and the surrounding areas.

  • Service Area:Maple Valley, Hobart, Ravensdale and unincorporated King County within the Tahoma school district (90 square miles).
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical Appointments.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • You need to be 60 years or older.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or schedule your ride, please contact Janet at 425-432-1272.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Rides are available at no fee for eligible seniors and disabled persons.
  2. 2Rides must be scheduled at least one week in advance of your appointment.
  3. 3You must be able to transfer into a private vehicle with minimal assistance.
  4. 4Have details of the trip ready including name of rider, destination address, and time of appointment.

Hopelink – Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Program Description:

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in King and Snohomish counties; providing stability and helping people gain the skills and

knowledge they need to exit poverty for good. Hopelink’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community; we help people make lasting change. Hopelink also provides Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in King and Snohomish counties for medical services covered by Medicaid.

  • Service Area:King and Snohomish counties.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • No specific eligibility criteria.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To Schedule a Ride in King County: Reservation Number: 800-923-7433Reservation Fax: 425-644-9447TDD/TTY Line: 800-246-1646My Ride Line: 1-800-595-2172 – Cancel or check status of ride
  • To Schedule a Ride in Snohomish County:Reservation Number: 855-766-7433Reservation Fax: 425-644-9447TDD/TTY Line: 800-246-1646My Ride Line: 1-888-913-2172 – Cancel or check status of ride
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Please have the following information available before calling to schedule a ride:Provider One Number.Name of medical provider.Name, address and phone number of medical facility.Appointment date and time.Reason for the appointment.

Northshore Senior Center – Escorted Transportation Services

Program Description:

Northshore Senior Center was founded in 1972 and serves over 7,000 seniors monthly. In March 2016, Northshore Senior Center became an independent non-profit. Northshore Senior Center is the largest senior center on the west coast and the second largest in the country.

Centers are located in Bothell, Kenmore, and Mill Creek. The senior center has a Meals-On-Wheels program, recreational activities, gym, transportation services, a beauty parlor, and an adult day health and wellness center. Members have the ability to utilize classrooms, computer labs, a multipurpose room, and a travel office.

The Bothell Center has an adult daytime health and wellness building across the street. Northshore Senior Center is also an on-demand transportation provider with no fixed routes. They have 16 buses and each bus has 12 seats. Most buses can hold up to four wheelchairs. However, two at a time is a better fit. Transportation is also offered to the Peter Kirk Community Center, and to local shopping centers on Fridays.

  • Service Area:South of Half Day Road/Route 22; North of Howard Street; East of Milwaukee Avenue in Morton Grove, Niles and South Glenview; East of I-294 in Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield and Bannockburn; East to Lake Michigan
  • Transportation Services Provided: senior center, the Adult Day Health Program, to medical appointments, and shopping trips. Transportation is also provided for Hopelink’s Medicaid Brokerage.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Ambulatory seniors over the age of 60.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To participate in ETS, call North Shore Senior Center to register at 847.784.6257.
  • A form will be sent to you for completion.
  • Once registered, you will be given the ETS phone number which is the voicemail line for transportation requests.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Non-members can use the transportation services.
  2. 2There is no age requirement if you have a special need.
  3. 3All requests for rides must be made two weeks in advance.
  4. 4There is a $12 round-trip fee which will be billed to you at the end of the month.
  5. 5New Trier Township residents are eligible for a $6 round-trip fee.
  6. 6Please note that Escorted Transportation Service (ETS) is intended for the occasional appointment; multiple requests per week by an individual typically cannot be accommodated.

Sno-Valley Senior Center – Volunteer Transportation

Program Description:

Sno-Valley Senior Center is your gateway to new experiences in the Snoqualmie Valley! We work to inspire, support, and empower seniors to lead healthy, enriched lives, and have been serving Valley Seniors and their families since 1975.

We are also proud partners with Sound Generations (formerly Senior Services). Sno-Valley Senior Center inspires, supports, and empowers seniors to lead healthy, enriched lives. We are in the heart of the Snoqualmie Valley and housed in the beautiful refurbished Odd Fellows Hall in the middle of the town of Carnation one half block behind City Hall.

  • Service Area:Carnation, Duvall, Fall City.
  • Transportation Services Provided: For transportation to the Senior Center, to get groceries or run errands, to see a friend, or most anywhere in the Valley you need to go.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • You need to be 60 years or older.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or schedule your ride, please contact: 206-448-5740
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Transportation is free of cost and volunteer-based.

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) – Senior Ride Program

Program Description:

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) is a project of Mt. Si Senior Center. SVT began its services in 2003 with help from Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, King County Metro Transit, and WSDOT.

Working with in collaboration with Sound Generations, SVT’s Mission is to be an integral part of a strategic plan for sustainable, safe, affordable and convenient transit in the Snoqualmie Valley. Their Goal is to provide the riders of the Snoqualmie Valley with reliable, friendly, and sustainable service while being responsible stewards of the funding we receive.

  • Service Area: Seniors residing in the cities of North Bend, Snoqualmie, and Fall City. However, the volunteers take seniors to Bellevue, Issaquah and Seattle appointments.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointments.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or more information about this program contact the SVT Office at 425-888-7001
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1The program is for seniors age 55+
  2. 2Suggested donation of $10 but it’s only a donation.

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) – The Valley Shuttle

Program Description:

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) is a project of Mt. Si Senior Center. SVT began its services in 2003 with help from Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, King County Metro Transit, and WSDOT.

  • Service Area: Covers most of the Snoqualmie Valley (North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Preston, Carnation, Duvall and Monroe) with door-to-door, fixed route and circulator routes that anyone to use including seniors, kids, individuals with disabilities, etc.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Public Transport
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • No specific eligibility criteria.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • The Valley Shuttle is a deviated fixed-route service. That means it travels up and down the Valley but has some time to do extra service at either end. It operates on a timetable available here.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Valley Shuttle fixed route: $1 suggested donation.
  2. 2No need to call if you want to take the Valley Shuttle from bus stop to bus stop.
  3. 3The Valley Shuttle operates between 5:35 AM and 9:15 PM, Monday through Friday.
  4. 4To catch a Valley Shuttle bus to a destination, just stand at one of the many Metro bus stops.
  5. 5When the bus comes, tell the driver where you are heading just to make sure you aren’t getting on a northbound bus when you want a southbound bus!

Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) – ACCESS Bus Services

Program Description:

Solid Ground believes poverty is solvable. Our approach combines direct services with community-based advocacy. We support individuals and work to undo racism and other oppressions that create barriers – so everyone can achieve their full potential.

Through our programs, people gain stability and build skills that equip them to move forward in their lives. Through advocacy, we work to end racism and other oppressions embedded in our institutions, policies, and culture that hold people back from success. We bring the voices of people experiencing poverty into the political process to further social justice and support our entire community to reach its potential.

Access to resources is key to social justice. Our transportation services remove barriers to health and human services for Seattle-area people.

Solid Ground Transportation (SGT) provides ACCESS bus services to people who cannot use Metro’s fixed-route system, helping people get to critically needed health and human services resources, and connecting people with their communities.

  • Service Area:Anywhere in King County
  • Transportation Services Provided: Public Transportation for people with disabilities
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • To find out if you qualify for Metro Access services, call the Metro Access Eligibility & Registration Office at 206.263.3113
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Eligible people may schedule rides through the Metro Access Ride Line at 206.205.5000.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
  2. 2SGT vehicles are fully accessible, equipped with lifts for loading passengers with wheelchairs and other mobility devices, and have the space to accommodate multiple passengers.

Sound Generations – Hyde Shuttle

Program Description:

Sound Generations, established in 1967, is a comprehensive non-profit organization serving older adults and disabled persons in King County. We support tens of thousands of people and those who care for them annually on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services.

Our twelve programs and five senior centers are constantly striving to expand the provision of food security, transportation, health & wellness, and assistance services to underserved and marginalized populations. We are committed to helping all people, especially those in low-income communities and communities of color, obtain the services they need while feeling included and respected in a community that affirms aging.

We envision a just society where aging adults, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them can live their best lives in a supportive and caring community. The Hyde Shuttle program provides door-to-door van service for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout many communities in King County.

  • Service Area:Beacon Hill, Southeast Seattle, Burien, Highline, Central Seattle, (First Hill, Capitol Hill, Central Area and the International District) Des Moines, Normandy Park, Federal Way, Northeast Seattle, Northwest Seattle, Queen Anne/Magnolia/Interbay, Renton, SeaTac/Tukwila, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Snoqualmie Valley, West Seattle, Auburn
  • Transportation Services Provided: Hot meal programs, medical appointments, senior centers, grocery stores and other local destinations.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Older adults, 55 and older, and persons with disabilities.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Call now! 206.727.6262 press 1 to make reservation, or request a ride electronically.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No more than two riders at a time.
  2. 2Drivers wear facemasks and gloves.
  3. 3Riders required to wear facemasks.
  4. 4Transportation provided between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

Sound Generations – Volunteer Transportation

Program Description:

Sound Generations, established in 1967, is a comprehensive non-profit organization serving older adults and disabled persons in King County. We support tens of thousands of people and those who care for them annually on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services.

Our twelve programs and five senior centers are constantly striving to expand the provision of food security, transportation, health & wellness, and assistance services to underserved and marginalized populations. We are committed to helping all people, especially those in low-income communities and communities of color, obtain the services they need while feeling included and respected in a community that affirms aging.

We envision a just society where aging adults, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them can live their best lives in a supportive and caring community. The Hyde Shuttle program provides door-to-door van service for older adults and adults with disabilities throughout many communities in King County.

  • Service Area:King County
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical, dental, or other essential healthcare appointments.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • King County, WA residents ages 60 and over.
  • Able to transfer into a private vehicle with minimal assistance.
  • An older adult with limited transportation options
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or schedule your ride, please contact: (206) 448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Transportation is free of cost and volunteer-based.
  2. 2Rides must be called in the Tuesday prior to any appointments the following week.
  3. 3Scheduling hours are weekdays 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
  4. 4Caregivers or family may ride with prior notice.
  5. 5Have all trip details ready (date, time, duration, location, etc.)
  6. 6All rides are dependent upon driver availability.

Special Mobility Services (Sms) – Medicaid Transportation

Program Description:

Special Mobility Services (SMS) is a non-profit organization serving communities in Washington and Oregon. For over forty years, we’ve worked to provide mobility to people with special transportation needs, but our services are not limited to that.

We also work with community transportation partners, including volunteers, to provide rides for Medicaid clients going to health care appointments. And we operate shuttles that connect rural communities to urban centers. To us, mobility means access to your community.

Whether going to a job, seeing the doctor, going shopping, or visiting friends, mobility means independence, access to essential services, and connection with your community.

  • Service Area:Spokane Valley.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Healthcare appointments.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • You may be eligible for transportation services if you have a current Medical Assistance Identification Card that you use to pay for your healthcare and you have no other way to get to and from your healthcare appointments. Healthcare appointments must be for services allowed by your medical program.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or schedule your ride, please contact: (800) 892–4817You may also download a form to request a ride or apply for a fuel voucher or bus pass!
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Medicaid paid.
  2. 2You can request a ride up to a month in advance of your health care appointment, and we recommend that you contact us at least 7-14 days in advance.

Catholic Charities of Spokane – Volunteer Chore Service

Program Description:

Catholic Charities affirms every person’s dignity, partnering with the community to serve and advocate for the vulnerable, bringing stability and hope throughout Eastern Washington.

  • Service Area:Spokane, Colville, Walla Walla, Wilbur
  • Transportation Services Provided: Information not available on the website.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Low-income elderly and disabled.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or more information about this program contact Cyndie Lapke – VCS Program Manager | 509.459.6172
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Pricing information is not available on the website.

Frontier Behavioral Health (formerly Spokane Mental Health) – Care Cars

Program Description:

Providing volunteer escort transportation service for seniors who need special assistance getting to and from medical appointments.

Care Cars for Elders began in 1984 in response to the need for one-on-one escorted transportation to essential services for people 60 and older in Spokane County who are disabled and require special asssistance. Today, Care Cars provides over 4,000 rides per year for over 300 disabled/impaired home dwelling seniors.

  • Service Area:
  • Transportation Services Provided: To and from medical appointments
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • If you are sixty years of age or older.
  • Require an escort to access medical appointments.
  • Cannot utilize other available modes of transportation.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Call (509) 458-7450 for information about eligibility criteria and service availability.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No pricing information is available on the website.
  2. 2Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to transport elders to and from medical appointments.

Beacon Senior Activity Center – Senior Center Transportation

Program Description:

The KWA, also known as the Korean Women’s Association, provides services to all of Western Washington through 15 offices in 17 counties and employs 1,500+ employees to serve the diverse needs of more than 10,000 people each year.

Provide multi-cultural, multi-lingual human services, regardless of race or ethnic background, to diverse communities through education, socialization, advocacy, and support. KWA oversees the operation of two senior centers in partnership with the City of Tacoma: Beacon Senior Activity Center Lighthouse Senior Activity Center

  • Service Area: Tacoma, Pierce County
  • Transportation Services Provided: To and from both senior centers.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Be residents of the City of Tacoma and are age 60 and older.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Contact either Lighthouse or Beacon senior activity centers directly to arrange transportation.Beacon Senior Center 253-301-3369 Lighthouse Senior Center 253-426-1282
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Transportation fares information is not available on the website.
  2. 2Donations encouraged.

Bonney Lake Senior Center – Senior Center Transportation

Program Description:

To affirm the dignity and self-worth of older adults by providing services and activities in an atmosphere that encourages and supports senior life to the fullest.

Welcome to the Bonney Lake Senior Center! Nestled between Lake Tapps and Lake Debra Jane, we provide a comfortable and warm atmosphere for the seniors of Bonney Lake and the surrounding area.

There is no membership fee. The Bonney Lake Senior Center does not discriminate against any person with regard to race, national origin, gender, physical challenge, or marital status. The center does not provide respite adult day care or services that would normally be provided by a trained attendant, nurse, or personal caregiver.

  • Service Area: Bonney Lake, WA
  • Transportation Services Provided: To and from Senior Center.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • No specific eligibility criteria.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Call 253-863-7658 the day prior to your desired pick-up to ensure that your name is on the list.Messages are checked each day at 8:00 a.m so please leave a message if you call after hours.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Note: Please be ready for pick-up by 9:00 a.m.
  2. 2Donations encouraged.

Lakewood WalMart – WalMart Shuttle Services

Program Description:

The Lakewood WalMart has contracted with a private company to provide free transportation to seniors and people with disabilities from their homes directly to WalMart.

  • Service Area: DuPont, Steilacoom, Fircrest, University Place, Tacoma (and maybe Parkland)
  • Transportation Services Provided: To and from WalMart.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • 65 years of age + & individuals with disabilities are eligible to use the service.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Individuals who wish to request a ride should call 253-205-1860.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Transportation is available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  2. 2They ask for a 48 hour minimum advance reservation but can take reservations several weeks out.
  3. 3The program is offered free of charge.

Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula – Key Peninsula Senior Ride Program – Mini-Bus

Program Description:

The Mustard Seed Project promotes independent living and quality of life for seniors residing on the Key Peninsula in western Washington by providing services and programs in five focus areas:

transportation, information & referral, health and wellness, senior housing options, and community education.

The mission of The Mustard Seed Project is to ensure choices for healthy aging on the Key Peninsula by connecting elders with innovative programs and resources.The vision of The Mustard Seed Project is to create an elder-friendly Key Peninsula, where our neighbors may choose to safely “age in place” with dignity and respect.

  • Service Area: Key Peninsula.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Key Peninsula Community Services’ Senior Lunch, Gig Harbor destinations, and the YMCA
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Riders must live on the Key Peninsula and there is no income eligibility.
  • Riders must be age 60+ or an adult with disability.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • For further information and to sign up for these services, please call our Transportation Manager, Jen Davis, at 253-884-2216.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No charge but donations are always gratefully accepted.
  2. 2A minimum 25% of mini-bus trips are for ADA eligible individuals.
  3. 3Off-route trips can occasionally be scheduled in advance for pre-registered riders as driver availability permits.
  4. 4Additional stops on the route can be arranged in advance for pre-registered riders when the schedule allows.

Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula – Key Peninsula Senior Ride Program – Community Solutions Individual Transportation

Program Description:

The Mustard Seed Project promotes independent living and quality of life for seniors residing on the Key Peninsula in western Washington by providing services and programs in five focus areas:

transportation, information & referral, health and wellness, senior housing options, and community education.

The mission of The Mustard Seed Project is to ensure choices for healthy aging on the Key Peninsula by connecting elders with innovative programs and resources.The vision of The Mustard Seed Project is to create an elder-friendly Key Peninsula, where our neighbors may choose to safely “age in place” with dignity and respect.

  • Service Area: Key Peninsula.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointments, grocery shopping and other essential destinations.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Riders must live on the Key Peninsula.
  • have a household income of less than $3,000 per month after deducting out-of-pocket medical expenses.
  • Riders must be age 60+ or an adult with disabilities.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • For further information and to sign up for these services, please call our Transportation Manager, Jen Davis, at 253-884-2216.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1No charge but donations are always gratefully accepted.
  2. 2Volunteer drivers provide rides in their personal vehicles
  3. 3Rides are scheduled 7 days or more in advance.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (Medicaid) – Paratransit Services

Program Description:

Paratransit Services provides Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) brokerage services under contract with the State of Washington’s Health Care Authority (HCA).

Services include door to door trip coordination and scheduling as well as the distribution of bus passes from local municipalities to qualified recipients.

Paratransit Services is one of six transportation brokers contracted by the HCA to provide Medicaid Transportation and associated services. Paratransit Services currently operates in 9 Washington Counties and it’s headquarters is in Bremerton Washington.

  • Service Area: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce and Thurston
  • Transportation Services Provided: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • To use this service, you must get a DSHS Provider One Card which you use to pay for your medical visits. In addition, you must have no other way to get to your medical appointments.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Please call our office:All Counties – Toll Free FAX 855-742-5078Clallam or Jefferson County: 800-756-5438Kitsap County: (360) 377-7007 or 800-756-5438Pierce County: 800-925-5438Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific or Grays Harbor County: 800-846-5438All Counties – Hearing Impaired: TTY 800-934-5438
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Medicaid paid, typically free for the rider.
  2. 2Please call our office at least 2 business days before your medical appointment.
  3. 3Call between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
  4. 4Call at least 2 weeks in advance to order bus passes or ferry tickets.

Pierce County Community Connections – Beyond the Borders On-Demand Transportation

Program Description:

Pierce County Human Services provides transportation for the special needs populations in south and east Pierce County and coordinates a local Transportation Coalition to address transportation gaps County wide.

This includes Beyond the Borders and the Pierce County Coordinated Transportation Coalition.

Beyond the Borders transportation service helps eligible riders in east and south Pierce County, who are outside of the Pierce Transit service area, access public transit, medical services, employment and shopping.

  • Service Area: East and south Pierce County.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Dialysis appointments, work and other essential trips.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • People with disabilities, seniors 65+, youth aged 12-17, and those who identify as low income.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • All riders must be approved for Beyond the Borders before accessing transportation. Apply online or by calling 2-1-1.253-476-4657 or 888-600-8043.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1The service is free for eligible riders.
  2. 2Demand rides are still available Monday – Saturday.
  3. 3Call at least TWO days in advance of when you plan to ride.
  4. 4Connector routes are running on a reduced weekday schedule with trips available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.
  5. 5Routes : Spanaway-BtB-Schedule-covid-updateSumner-BtB-Schedule-covid-update

Human Services Council – Reserve-A-Ride

Program Description:

Since 1946, our agency has housed a number of different programs supporting seniors, people with disabilities, youth, and other at-risk populations in Southwest Washington.

The agency began as the Clark County Council of Community Agencies. In 1951, we expanded and became the Vancouver Council of Social Agencies. In 1957, we again looked at area needs and incorporated with a focus on social planning and fundraising in Clark County. Two years later, a Committee on Aging was formed to look at ways to support our aging population.

In 1990, the agency’s name changed to Human Services Council (HSC) to reflect our mission of helping people. In 2021, our agency again changed its name, this time to Community in Motion, reflecting our agency’s role in providing community transportation services.

  • Service Area: Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties
  • Transportation Services Provided: Life-sustaining medical appointments.If funding allows we can also provide transportation for: General medical appointments Education facilities Shopping Meal sites Basic services Socialization opportunities
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Persons with a disability, or Older adults.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • To enroll in the program and/or schedule your ride, please contact: 360.735.5736; 1.800.752.9422
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Please call our office at least two working days before your scheduled appointment.
  2. 2We can schedule trips up to 14 days in advance.
  3. 3For shared rides, you may be asked to be ready earlier than you expect.
  4. 4What to have when you call:Date of birth.Your pick-up address.The name, address and phone number of your medical destination.Your exact appointment date(s) and time(s).The medical reason for your appointment.Information on any assistive equipment or mobility devices you use.
  5. 5If you need to cancel a ride, please call us as soon as possible, but at least two business hours before your scheduled pick-up time.

Skamania County Senior Services – Dial-A-Ride – Senior Services

Program Description:

Skamania County Senior Services is sponsored by Skamania County to develop and implement a comprehensive and coordinated group of services to meet the needs of disabled persons, and persons 60 and over in Skamania County.

Funds to operate the various programs are provided through contracts with the Area Agency of Aging and Disabilities of SW Washington, Washington State Department of Transportation, grants from United Way, by local donations and Skamania County.The goal of Skamania County Senior Services is to honor each individual’s independence by encouraging aging in place.

  • Service Area:
  • Transportation Services Provided: Medical appointmentsSocial Services appointments(DSHS, Social Security, Work Source)Essential Shopping (pharmacies) Transportation to congregate meal siteActivity trips (Shopping) Meals on Wheels
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Services are available for all ages, but the program is targeted toward seniors, persons with disabilities and low-income persons.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • IF YOU ARE ON MEDICAID PROGRAM You MUST contact the Medicaid Transportation Broker at 1-800-752-9422 to request the ride at least two working days in advance. A Medicaid Transportation representative then contacts Skamania County Senior Services to arrange ride.
  • IF YOU ARE NOT ON MEDICAID PROGRAM Contact Skamania County Senior Services directly at 509-427-3990. Please call at least two working days in advance to request a ride. You must give the Transportation Coordinator the following information: Your Name, Address and Phone Number Date of your Ride Time you need to arrive at Destination Address and Phone Number of Destination Time of your Return.
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Rides are provided Monday – Friday.
  2. 2Pricing information is not available on the website.

SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) – Neighbors on the Go program

Program Description:

For 50 years SNAP has served the Spokane region as a leading voice on poverty. As the Spokane area’s Community Action leader, SNAP takes the lead in educating and empowering our low-income neighbors.

For 50 years SNAP has served the Spokane region as a leading voice on poverty. As the Spokane area’s Community Action leader, SNAP takes the lead in educating and empowering our low-income neighbors.SNAP’s Neighbors on the Go program aims to make healthcare more accessible by providing affordable transportation options for who cannot access other transportation options.

Our drivers are fully vetted by SNAP safety protocols, receive specialized training and provide Door-to-Door service.

  • Service Area:  Mead, Millwood, Spokane and Spokane Valley City Limits.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Appointments with your Primary Care Physician.Dental Appointments.Physical Therapy Appointments.Psychological and emotional therapy appointments.Picking up pre-paid prescriptions.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Seniors who are 65 years or older.
  • Persons living with Disabilities.
  • Riders must self-certify that they do not qualify for any other public transportation and/or Medicaid services and /or have an inability to walk to a bus stop or it would be a financial burden to use Paratransit.
  • Application Details: Applicant must:
  • Please Contact: 509-319-3050
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1We request that riders call in no less than 2 days before trying to schedule a ride. We recommend calling in at least a week in advance to increase your chances of scheduling a ride for your desired time.
  2. 2SNAP Transportation services are free to riders.
  3. 3While we don’t have a hard limit on how often this program can be used we do recommend that people try to limit themselves to around 4 rides a month.
  4. 4Rides are available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Link Transit – Fare-Free Pilot Project

Program Description:

The mission of Link Transit is to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective public transportation services that promote citizen access to work, recreation, commerce, and public services.

Beginning July 1, 2021, Link Transit will formally begin a one-year fare-free pilot project. This will mean that no fares will be collected on any routes for any riders for a period of one year. We will monitor ridership, work to identify and mitigate any problems that arise due to not collecting fares, as well as monitor how this impacts the use of paratransit service, which is also fare-free.

  • Service Area:  Chelan County, Eastmont, Orondo School District area, Waterville School district boundaries in Douglas County.
  • Transportation Services Provided: Public Transport.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • General Public.
  • Application Details: All Routes
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Fare collection is currently suspended. No fares are being collected on any route.
  2. 2No fare does not mean no rules. Problem riders will not be allowed to ride, and continuous riding will be discouraged.

People for People – Door-to-Door Transportation (Non-Medicaid)

Program Description:

People For People provides safe and reliable transportation that impacts the health and quality of life in our rural communities. We are here to help with your transportation needs.

Whether you need our door-to-door service (if you are not using Medicaid), fixed-route services, or require assistance with a Medicaid eligible trip.

  • Service Area:  Adams, Grant, Lincoln, and Yakima counties
  • Transportation Services Provided: Meal sites, health care, employment, social services, and community resources etc.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Older adults (60+ years), low-income households, youth, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
  • Application Details: All Routes
  • Adams, Grant, and Lincoln counties: 509-765-9249 Ext. 555Yakima County: 509-457-11112-1-1 for more information
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1PFP’s door-to-door service is fare-free.
  2. 2It requires a reservation at least two business days ahead.
  3. 3Individuals using this service may be asked to adjust their schedule so that several people can share the ride due to our limited resources.
  4. 4This transportation service is dependent on the availability of funding.

Rural Resources Community Action – Dial-A-Ride (DAR)

Program Description:

Through education, resources and support, we offer real hope to children, seniors and families, by working to create a stronger and more stable community for us all.

Each year, 14,000 people in Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Whitman and Stevens Counties turn to Rural Resources for short-term assistance and long-term solutions to help them take control of their lives and their futures. Rural Resources is not a government agency. We’re a private nonprofit corporation whose goal is to meet the basic social and economic needs of our rural community. Just like any business, we are accountable for how we use our resources. More than 95 cents of every dollar goes directly to put those in need on the road to self sufficiency. And we consistently monitor and evaluate the success of our programs – and our clients – to ensure that our funds are spent wisely and efficiently. Rural Resources Community Action was founded in 1965 by a group of local citizens concerned about their neighbors in need. We are part of a nationwide network of more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies who are a primary source of direct support for the more than 37 million people who live in poverty in the United States. Rural Resources Community Action has spent the last 54 years helping residents of Northeastern Washington help themselves and each other.

  • Service Area:  Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry counties
  • Transportation Services Provided: medical, social services, fresh food, legal, medical, intermodal, recreation, and other peer and social opportunities.
  • Eligibility Criteria: The following are eligible to receive transportation:
  • Persons of special needs (persons with disabilities, too old or young to operate a vehicle, Veteran, and low income) in Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry counties.
  • Application Details: All Routes
  • Please Contact: 1-800-776-9026
  • Other Details: 
  1. 1Volunteer transportation is available, primarily for necessary appointments such as medical and social services usually to larger communities.
  2. 2Rural Resources transports passengers to and from outlying areas when it’s the closest provider of type.
  3. 3Transporrtation is available for Veterans to access Veteran services in the Highly Rural areas.

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