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Transportation Around the Children’s Hospital

When you’re already managing your child’s medical needs and concerns, having to think about transportation can bring on a lot of stress, whether you’re driving in from far away or just trying to get around town.

If you’re unsure of how you’ll make follow-up appointments or are concerned about the cost of transportation, talk to your child’s social work team. We can help you and your child get to the appointments they need.

These travel resources might be helpful for you.

Charlottesville Area Transit

If you’re from out of town, navigating Charlottesville can be challenging.

The local bus service has a fixed route schedule and a real-time route map. They also have a mobile app. Get schedules and maps.

UVA Health Shuttle Service

This free shuttle service takes you between UVA Health medical facilities and clinics, including:

  • University Hospital
  • West Complex
  • Jefferson Park Medical Office Building
  • Hospitality House
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Fontaine Research Park
  • Northridge Medical Park
  • Orthopedic Center Ivy Road

Get complete details here.

Jaunt

Jaunt offers ADA paratransit service in Charlottesville and Albemarle. But they also provide curb-to-curb service for:

  • Buckingham
  • Fluvanna
  • Louisa
  • Greene
  • Nelson
  • Rural Albemarle

To make a reservation, call 434.296.3184, Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Get more information on their website.

Mercy Medical Angels

This organization offers non-emergency medical flights. But they also offer other help with transportation, like gas cards and financial help for bus and train tickets.

For the mid-Atlantic region the Angel Flight program can help support patients needing to get to medical care.

Contact Mercy Medical Angels for more information. 

SkyHope

This organization offers non-emergency medical flights, including for ongoing treatment or sometimes for compassionate care programs. These flights are for patients getting medical care who can’t afford commercial or charter flights.

Find out more about their service.