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Pittsburgh Directions Transportation to our facilities
Below is a list of services provided by local community agencies and veteran’s service organizations to assist individuals with improving access to VA care. While the list is reviewed periodically in an effort to maintain current information, it is subject to change without notice. Also, to ensure optimal assistance, please provide these agencies with sufficient notice of your transportation need.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY:
ARMSTRONG COUNTY:
Pittsburgh: Mass Transit website: Port Authority of Allegheny County and ACCESS Transportation.[i] 412-562-535 http://www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Mass Transit: PA Commutes website: Share ride, Bus, Train http://www.pacommutes.com/public-transit/penndot-map-search/[ii] PennDOT Map Search Use the map on the website to find bus and rail services available in your area. From your map search results, You can access route names, schedules, available discounts and other information. PRN Transportation Services: Care for hire, Wheelchair Service, Group Service, Ambulette (412) 824-2181 or 1-800-860-8222 [iii] Prn Para transit was founded on the principle of helping our riders maintain a self sufficient lifestyle. We offer "hands on" “door to door” transportation services to elderly and disabled customers using various specialized methods. Our service is available from 6 am to 12 am, 365 days a year for both local and long distance transportation. http://www.prnhealthservice.com/Paratransit.htm
Yellow Cab - (412) 321-8100/8112 [iv] http://www.pghtrans.com/yellow_cab.cfm
Transcare Ambulance - (412) 373-0200[v] http://www.transcare.com/Home.htm When TransCare is the provider of your medical transportation, you are automatically enabled with added value unavailable from competitors. In addition to this intrinsic value built into TransCare programs such as Transportation Management Services and Ambulance Choice, the following capabilities accompany many of our 24/7 service offerings: Transfer Management - Cardiac Cath, Stroke, NICU, PICU, Surgical, OB/GYN; Ambulette/Wheel Chair Van Service,; Paratransit Service, Dedicated Units, Shuttle Service for Patients and Employees, dialysis, radiation therapy, and adult day care; Bariatric, Hyperbaric, Airport Transfers; and Stand by Availability to plan for every possible contingency. TransCare can respond to any type of emergency and even customize our response based on real-time needs. Our vast resources have even been utilized to deliver critical personnel and medical supplies to nursing homes and hospitals during inclement weather. Traveling to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh International Airport (412) 472-3525[vi] www.FlyPittsburgh.com is the official website of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, operator of both Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC).
Greyhound Bus Lines 1-800-231-2222 [vii] http://www.greyhound.com/en/buses/ Purchasing a Greyhound® ticket is not only affordable, but easy. We offer five easy ways to purchase a ticket: · Buy tickets online. We currently offer a variety of advance purchase and unrestricted fares, including student, senior, children's and military fares. Tickets can be printed at home, sent by mail or purchased for pickup at the terminal using our Will Call service. U.S. credit card and mailing address are required for Tickets by Mail and print at home online purchases. If you select the Will Call option, the credit card number entered on the Web site must match the number on the card. · Buy tickets over the phone. U.S. customers who call our toll-free number 1-800-231-2222 may purchase tickets using a credit card. · Buy tickets at a Greyhound terminal. Greyhound operates many terminals nationwide that are equipped to sell tickets. Select locations also offer a self-serve kiosk for Will Call ticket pickup and ticket purchase. You can purchase tickets for travel in advance or for the next bus available. Greyhound accepts cash, traveler's checks, personal checks with proper identification, debit cards, and Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Diners Club credit cards issued in the U.S. We cannot accept money orders as a form of payment. · Buy tickets at a Greyhound agency. In addition to our terminals, Greyhound offers ticket sales at hundreds of independent agents nationwide. You can purchase tickets for travel in advance or for the next bus available. The agencies accept cash, traveler's checks and major credit cards (this payment method is not available at all locations). · Buy a ticket for someone else. o Gift Ticket Orders (GTO) are available for purchase on this Web site. GTO allows you to purchase a ticket online for another person. This ticket is delivered to the departure bus station, under the following criteria: § The buyer pays a non-refundable gift ticket fee at time of purchase, regardless of number of tickets purchased § Tickets may not be sent outside the U.S. § Both stations must be open at the time of the transaction and of ticket pick-up § Buyer and recipient should allow three hours from time of purchase to departure time to complete the transaction § Appropriate ID or a password is required to pick up the ticket § Only the purchaser may cancel the ticket or apply for a refund o Prepaid Ticket Order (PTO) options are available at major locations nationwide. PTO allows you to send a same-day ticket to a person in another city. This ticket is transferred from one bus station to the other, under the following criteria: § The buyer pays a non-refundable service charge at time of purchase, regardless of number of tickets purchased § Tickets may not be sent outside the U.S. § Both stations must be open at the time of transaction and ticket pick-up § Buyer and recipient should allow three hours from time of purchase to departure time to complete the transaction § Appropriate ID or a password is required to pick up the ticket § Only the purchaser may cancel the ticket or apply for a refund § The recipient has 10 days from purchase to pick up the ticket § The purchaser may also send with the ticket a cash advance up to one-half of the ticket price (cash advance not to exceed $50). There is an additional service charge for cash advances.
AMTRAK: 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or TDD/TTY (1-800-523-6590)[viii]
DEPT OF AGING: For Pa Free Or Reduced Fare Taxi Services for over 62:www.aging.state.pa.us Senior Line: (412) 350-5460 Travel Benefits: http://vaww1.va.gov/vhapublications/ViewPublication.asp?pub_ID=2275 WHERE TO APPLY Claimants for beneficiary travel must submit information to the Chief of the Business Office, or other designee, at the VA facility responsible for the medical care or services being provided and for which travel is required.. For information please call: 412-360-6140
Additional resource for VA Medical Centers and Community Based Outpatient Clinics: http://vaww1.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?State=PA&dnum=ALL
Click here for the VA Benefits Handbook: http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book/benefits_chap01.asp
[i]http://www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx accessed 9/3/10@ 1759. [ii] http://www.pacommutes.com/public-transit/penndot-map-search/ Accessed 10/14/10@ 1848. [iii] http://www.prnhealthservice.com/Paratransit.htm accessed @9/2/10@ 1804. [iv] http://www.pghtrans.com/yellow_cab.cfm accessed 9/8/10 @ 2130. [v] http://www.transcare.com/Home.htm accessed 9/8/10 @ 2135. [vi] http://www.flypittsburgh.com/ accessed 9/8/10 @ 2150. [vii] http://www.greyhound.com/en/buses/ accessed 9/9/10 @ 1730. [viii] http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage accessed 9/9/10@1735. |
