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
Designed for the people who need it most
- 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
Everything you'd expect — and what makes a real difference
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
Before your ride
A short checklist for patients & caregivers
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
Nassau County & Suffolk County
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.
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Senior Transport
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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.
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