Service
Long-Distance Medical Transportation on Long Island
Some treatments require travel beyond Suffolk and Nassau — specialty cancer centers, transplant evaluations, family-coordinated transfers to care facilities upstate or out of state. DachiPlus provides long-distance medical transportation with comfort-oriented vehicles, rest stops as needed, and coordination with destination facilities. Trips quoted individually based on distance, vehicle type, and time.
Who uses this service
Who uses long-distance transport on Long Island?
- Patients traveling to specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, Hospital for Special Surgery)
- Family transfers to upstate or out-of-state care facilities
- Veterans accessing VA care centers
- Patients returning to Long Island from out-of-state treatment
What's included
What is included with every long-distance transport trip?
Custom quoted by route and vehicle
Comfort-oriented vehicles with climate control
Rest stops as needed
Comfortable sedans and SUVs; wheelchair users welcome if able to transfer to seat
Coordination with destination facility
How we run your trip
Three promises on every ride
Your return ride is never an afterthought
Round trips are booked as two confirmed legs: your return pickup is scheduled before we ever pick you up. Nobody gets stranded at the clinic waiting for a ride back.
Dispatch you can actually reach
Call or text (516) 754-7777 and a dispatcher answers, Monday through Saturday, 6 AM to 8 PM. Same line before, during, and after your trip; running late or plans changed, you'll always reach a person.
The price is set before you ride
Medicaid trips through MAS cost you $0. Private-pay rates come from a published rate card and are quoted upfront: estimate your fare before you even call.
Before your ride
How should patients and caregivers prepare?
A little preparation makes every trip smoother. Here's what to have ready when you book or on the day of your ride.
- ✓ Have the destination address, department name, and check-in time ready at booking
- ✓ Plan for rest stops if the trip is over 90 minutes — let us know your preferences
- ✓ Bring all medications and medical equipment needed for the journey
- ✓ Notify the destination facility of your travel arrangement and expected arrival
- ✓ If you need a same-day return trip, book both legs together
- ✓ Confirm the quoted price and payment method before your trip date
Service area
Where is long-distance transport available?
DachiPlus serves all towns across Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island — from Valley Stream and Hempstead to Smithtown and Riverhead. Occasional runs to NYC specialty centers (MSKCC, NYU, HSS) are available on request.
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Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
Book a ride directly
Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.
Hospitals & facilities
Medical facilities DachiPlus serves for long-distance transport
Stony Brook, NY
Stony Brook
Stony Brook University Hospital is the largest academic medical center in Suffolk County and the only tertiary care center serving the East End.
Transportation info →Manhasset, NY
North Shore
North Shore University Hospital is the 738-bed flagship of Northwell Health, providing tertiary and quaternary care.
Transportation info →Mineola, NY
NYU Langone LI
NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, formerly Winthrop, is a 591-bed academic medical center and the flagship of NYU Langone's Long Island operations.
Transportation info →New York, NY
MSKCC
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the world's oldest and largest private cancer center.
Transportation info →Related services
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Wheelchair Transport
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Dialysis Transport
Reliable, recurring transportation to and from dialysis treatment centers.
Senior Transport
Patient, compassionate medical transportation designed for older adults.
FAQ
Long-Distance Transport — common questions
How much does long-distance medical transportation cost?
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Long-distance trips are quoted individually based on round-trip mileage, vehicle type (ambulatory or wheelchair-accessible), and time required. Trips to NYC specialty centers typically range $200–$400 round trip; longer trips quoted on request.
Can you do overnight or multi-day long-distance trips?
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Yes, for special situations. Overnight transports — for example, family transfers to upstate care facilities — are quoted individually and typically require a deposit. Call (516) 754-7777 to discuss specifics.
For state-to-state ground transport: State-to-State Medical Transport →
For patients flying out: JFK Airport Transport → · MacArthur Airport Transport →