Transportation Providers for Disabled and Seniors

VJG Transportation Services operates a specialized service within our regular transit bus areas for disabled persons. Call (757) 259-4093 for more information.

American Cancer Society - 1-888-227-6333
Need 48-hour notice - No Fee
Transportation for cancer patients who cannot provide transportation for themselves to treatment centers.

Historic Triangle Senior Center Medical Escort Service - 757-259-4182
WJCC Community Center
5301 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Provides transportation for adults 55 years and older. Hours of transport are 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Medical appointments have priority, but transportation is available for oter activities that will benefit the health and well being of seniors. If there is time after the medical appointment, transport will stop by the pharmacy. There is no fee, but donations are accepted. Must schedule appointment two days in advance.

FISH - 757-220-0379
3121 Waller Mill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Provides transportation to medical visits. Proof must be shown that the client is in a "true and honest need" situation. Hours of transport are 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Must request transprtation three days in advance. No Fee

Peninsula Agency on Aging - 757-873-0541
739 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 1006
Newport News, VA 23606-3585
Seniors are transported to Senior Center to participate in activities sponsored by PAA on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Transportation is only available on a limited basis depending on the number of seniors that can be served at the Senior Center. There is not fee.

Williamsburg Area Transport (Fixed-Route) - 757-259-4093
7239 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Provides general public transportation - Fixed-Route Accessible Bus Service for James City County, City of Williamsburg, Bruton District-York County, and the College of William and Mary. System operates 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Off Peak ) and 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Peak Summer Hours), Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Cost: $1.25 per one-way plus .25 cents to transfer from another line. Maximum one-way trip costs $1.25. Persons who are elderly (60 and over) and/or disabled with a Medicaid card can ride Transit's Fixed-Route at a half fare of $0.50. Williamsburg Area Transport offers a para-transit (door-to-door) service fro those unable to use accessible bus service because of mental or physical challenges. Applications for eligibility assessments may be obtained through the Transit office. Fee is $2.00 one-way and $4.00 round trip. Rides are for any purpose. Must schedule appointment one day in advance.

Williamsburg Area Faith in Action - 757-258-5890
354 McLaws Circle, Suite 2
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Provides transportation for the elderly. Must be arranged at least 48 hours in advance. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5:00, Monday-Friday. Hours of transport - provided on an as needed basis.

Colonial Transit - 757-565-1966
Skiffes Creek Circle
Williamsburg, VA 23185
This business has one wheel-chair accessible van. Prices are based on zip codes. Services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can pick up anywhere in Virginia and drop off anywhere in the USA.

First Transportation - 757-875-1055
7205 George Washington Highway
Yorktown, VA
Located in Yorktown but provides transportation to entire Peninsula including Williamsburg. This service is only for medical appointments. Operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Must schedule appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Accepts Medicaid and some private insurance.
Fees: Ambulatory patients - $20.00 for the first five miles - each additional mile is $1.20; NonAmbulatory (wheel-chair) - $40.00 for the first five miles - each additional mile is $1.50.

Livi Transportation - 757-896-6161 This business will medical transport someone in the Williamsburg area for a base fee of $100.00 plus mileage. Provides wheel-chair accessible vans. Would require advance notice.

Yellow Cab of Williamsburg - 757-722-1111 Company will transport ambulatory patients to medical appointments - fee based upon miles

Williamsburg Taxi - 757-221-0004 Company will transport ambulatory patients to medical appointments - fee based upon mile

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