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Boston, MA

NEMT in Boston — wheelchair & ambulatory transportation

Wheelchair-accessible and ambulatory non-emergency medical transportation in Boston, MA — rides to and from Longwood Medical Area hospitals, Mass General, Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, and neighborhood clinics across the city.

Caregiver helping an older woman step into a car for an ambulatory medical ride
Quick answer

NEMT in Boston, MA at a glance

AVI Transportation provides scheduled, door-through-door medical rides in Boston, MA: wheelchair-accessible vans for passengers who stay in their chair and ambulatory vehicles for passengers who can walk. Typical trips go to Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital and local clinics, and every ride is dispatched from AVI's base at 28 Cross St in Norwood.

Key takeaways

  • Wheelchair and ambulatory rides from Boston to Boston-area medical care.
  • Door-through-door assistance for appointments, treatments, and hospital discharges.
  • Recurring reservations are available for dialysis, infusion, rehab, and specialist visits.
  • Book at least 24 hours ahead when possible; call dispatch for same-day availability.
Why AVI in Boston

On-time, ADA-compliant medical rides — locally

Local NEMT throughout Boston

AVI Transportation provides non-emergency medical transportation across Boston, MA, including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Fenway-Kenmore, Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Charlestown, East Boston, Allston-Brighton, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Hyde Park, and Mattapan. Whether you need a one-time hospital discharge ride or a recurring dialysis schedule, we plan every trip around your appointment time.

Trusted ride to Boston-area hospitals & clinics

Riders from Boston can schedule trips to Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Tufts Medical Center, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Our drivers know the right entrances and unloading zones and coordinate with care teams so handoffs are smooth.

Wheelchair & ambulatory service from Boston

From ADA-compliant wheelchair vans with ramps and lifts to comfortable ambulatory rides for passengers who walk with light assistance — every Boston pickup gets the right vehicle and a trained crew.

On-time, easy to book from Boston

Boston is the center of AVI's service area, about 15 miles northeast of our Norwood base. The Longwood Medical Area puts Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women's, Boston Children's, Dana-Farber, and Joslin within a few blocks of each other, so we plan drop-offs around the right entrance and appointment time. To schedule a medical ride from Boston, MA, call +1 (857) 416-9394 or book online. For same-day dispatch, contact +1 (617) 237-6282.

Where we drive

Common medical destinations in Boston

AVI's wheelchair and ambulatory rides from Boston most often serve these care settings across the Boston metro. Need a different destination? Book a ride or contact us.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Wheelchair and ambulatory rides between Boston and Massachusetts General Hospital for appointments, procedures, and discharges.

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Wheelchair and ambulatory rides between Boston and Brigham and Women's Hospital for appointments, procedures, and discharges.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Wheelchair and ambulatory rides between Boston and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for appointments, procedures, and discharges.

Boston Medical Center

Wheelchair and ambulatory rides between Boston and Boston Medical Center for appointments, procedures, and discharges.

Dialysis centers

Recurring AM and PM hemodialysis appointments — typically Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday standing reservations.

Outpatient rehab & physical therapy

Predictable weekly transport to PT, OT, and post-op rehabilitation appointments.

FAQ

FAQ — NEMT in Boston

Do you provide wheelchair transportation in Boston, MA?

Yes. AVI Transportation operates ADA-compliant wheelchair vans throughout Boston (Suffolk County) and serves Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Fenway-Kenmore, Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Charlestown, East Boston, Allston-Brighton, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Hyde Park, and Mattapan. Our drivers are trained in safe wheelchair securement and door-through-door assistance.

Can you take Boston residents to Boston-area hospitals?

Yes. We regularly transport Boston residents to Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Tufts Medical Center, and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, as well as other Boston Metropolitan area hospitals, dialysis centers, infusion clinics, and skilled nursing facilities.

Can AVI schedule recurring dialysis or therapy rides from Boston?

Yes. We set up standing reservations for recurring trips — dialysis, infusion therapy, oncology, and weekly rehab — so the ride appears on the dispatch board automatically and you don't have to rebook each visit.

How do I book a medical ride from Boston?

Call AVI Transportation at +1 (857) 416-9394 or use our online booking page to schedule a wheelchair or ambulatory ride in Boston. For same-day support, contact dispatch at +1 (617) 237-6282. We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance.

How far in advance should Boston riders book?

For guaranteed availability we recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead. Boston is the center of AVI's service area, about 15 miles northeast of our Norwood base. The Longwood Medical Area puts Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Women's, Boston Children's, Dana-Farber, and Joslin within a few blocks of each other, so we plan drop-offs around the right entrance and appointment time. Same-day requests are accommodated when our schedule allows.