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Long Distance · NEMT

Long-Distance Medical Transport from San Diego County

Out-of-county medical transportation to Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Imperial Valley - by appointment.

What this service covers

Some appointments are worth driving for. Sub-specialty care in Los Angeles, major surgery at a UCLA or USC facility, treatment trials at UC Irvine or City of Hope, or a family transfer to a hospital in the Inland Empire - patients and families call DayLight because they want the same trusted team, no matter how long the drive. We quote long-distance trips by route, time, and required vehicle, and always confirm the full cost before the day of travel.

Long-distance trips are planned carefully. We build in bathroom and stretch breaks for ambulatory patients, coordinate with destination facilities for arrival logistics, and use two drivers on the longest gurney trips where applicable. Oxygen, positioning, and family ride-along needs are all accommodated when planned in advance.

Who it’s for

  • Specialty or sub-specialty appointments in LA / OC / IE
  • Hospital-to-hospital transfers
  • Family reunification trips
  • Recurring LA oncology or trial visits

What’s included on every ride

  • Wheelchair, ambulatory, or gurney vehicle
  • Oxygen-capable fleet
  • Planned comfort stops for ambulatory patients
  • Arrival coordination with the destination facility

How it works

  1. Call with trip details. Share destination, appointment time, mobility needs, and any oxygen or positioning requirements.
  2. We quote up front. You get a full quote before the trip - no surprises on the return.
  3. Plan the day together. We confirm comfort stops, arrival time, and the return ride with you and the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is long-distance NEMT covered by insurance?

Sometimes. Some Medi-Cal and Medicare Advantage plans cover specific out-of-network long-distance trips when medically necessary. Call and we’ll help check before the trip.

Can you do overnight trips?

We plan overnight trips case by case. Call dispatch and we will work through the logistics and pricing.

Need a ride today? Dispatch is open.

Wheelchair, ambulatory, and gurney transport across El Cajon and San Diego County.

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