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Cali Care Transportation
San Bernardino, CA base · 100 mi radius
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Ride type
Hospital discharge transport in San Marcos, CA.
These providers offer hospital discharge transport for San Marcos. Confirm equipment, assistance level, timing, and final price before scheduling.
Providers
Discharge providers serving San Marcos
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Showing 6 providers serving San Marcos.
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Carry-U transportation
San Diego, CA base · 50 mi radius
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MT
More Than A Ride, We Take You Inside!
Chula Vista, CA base · 50 mi radius
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OM
ONE MED TRANSPORTATION
Norwalk, CA base · 100 mi radius
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PE
ProMed Express, Inc DBA PROMEDXP®
Bermuda Dunes, CA base · 100 mi radius
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SA
St. Agnes Non Emergency Medical Transportation LLC
Nuevo, CA base · 50 mi radius
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Service-area matches are based on each provider's base location, service area, and listed capabilities. Confirm the exact pickup ZIP, vehicle fit, timing, assistance level, and final price before scheduling.
Decision guide
Compare discharge options in San Marcos
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
6 providers list service-area coverage in San Marcos. 6 serve San Marcos from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 6 wheelchair, 6 stretcher, 6 bariatric, 6 ambulatory, 4 stair chair, 6 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~11.8 mi. Median listed base distance: ~55.1 mi.
Timing and availability
4 providers list same-day service.
4 providers list weekend service.
4 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
6 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Aug 8, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 2, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Discharge private-pay price guide for San Marcos
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For San Marcos, current private-pay estimates start with the base service amount, include the listed local miles when applicable, and then add mileage or access factors when the trip is longer or more complex. These are planning estimates before provider confirmation, not a guaranteed final customer price.
Regular local mileage is commonly modeled at $4.00/mi, longer-distance mileage at $4.00/mi, and after-hours mileage at $4.75/mi. Common add-ons include same-day coordination $30; after-hours timing $35; weekend timing $30; hospital discharge coordination $10; oxygen or equipment handling $25; stairs $30, $60, $105, or $70 when the count is not clear. wait time after the included 15-minute window at $30/hr for ambulatory rides, $70/hr for wheelchair or ambulette rides, and $140/hr for stretcher rides.
San Marcos pricing can change with exact entrances, parking or valet access, stairs, chair dimensions, oxygen, same-day timing, weekend or after-hours pickup, hospital discharge timing, wait-and-return needs, caregiver coordination, and longer regional mileage. Share full pickup and drop-off addresses, appointment or release time, mobility equipment, stairs, return plan, and contact details before requesting a price.
Wheelchair van example: $265 base including 7 miles + 1 added mile at $4.75/mi = about $270 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair van | $265 | 7 mi | $4.75/mi | For a manual wheelchair, power chair, or transport chair when the passenger remains seated during the ride. |
| Door-to-door wheelchair | $290 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $325 | 7 mi | $5.25/mi | For more hands-on help, transfer support, difficult access, or a trip that needs more time at either end. |
| Stretcher transport | $500 | 7 mi | $6.50/mi | For passengers who need to remain reclined or need bed-to-bed planning; staffing and access can change price. |
| Provider | Base | Base distance | Ride types | Same-day | Weekend | After-hours | Long-distance | Stairs | Oxygen | Pricing note | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cali Care Transportation | San Bernardino, CA | ~63.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Carry-U transportation | San Diego, CA | ~11.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| More Than A Ride, We Take You Inside! | Chula Vista, CA | ~35.4 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| ONE MED TRANSPORTATION | Norwalk, CA | ~71.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $65 · Stretcher from $180 | Profile |
| ProMed Express, Inc DBA PROMEDXP® | Bermuda Dunes, CA | ~66.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| St. Agnes Non Emergency Medical Transportation LLC | Nuevo, CA | ~46.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
Discharge trip checklist
- Exact pickup and destination entrances, including suite, unit, floor, discharge desk, or clinic entrance.
- Requested pickup time, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether waiting time is expected.
- Passenger mobility level, transfer needs, companion or caregiver travel, and any equipment traveling with the passenger.
- Discharge timing, pickup unit, facility contact, passenger mobility level, wheelchair or stretcher needs, and destination access.
- After-hours pickup, same-day dispatch, oxygen, stairs, and who receives the provider's arrival call.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering San Marcos also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Hospital-to-home support
Need help after the ride too?
Add help getting inside, short-term caregiving, overnight support, recovery concierge services, or private nursing after discharge in San Marcos, CA to the same request as the ride. Compare the services, availability, qualifications, and prices offered for the complete plan.
Submitting is free and does not commit you. Review each independent provider’s scope, availability, credentials where applicable, and price before choosing.
Providers listed
6
Hospitals within ~25 mi
14
Dialysis within ~25 mi
18
Age 65+
13.2%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near San Marcos, California
CMS provider data lists 14 hospitals and 18 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of San Marcos.
Nearby CMS entries include Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, and DaVita San Marcos Dialysis Center.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San MarcosHospital · San Marcos, CA
1.2 mi · Emergency servicesScripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasHospital · Encinitas, CA
7.3 mi · Emergency servicesPalomar Health Downtown CampusHospital · Escondido, CA
8.8 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita San Marcos Dialysis CenterDialysis · San Marcos, CA
3.0 miDaVita Hidden ValleyDialysis · Escondido, CA
4.2 miFresenius Medical Care Buena CreekDialysis · Vista, CA
4.6 miNursing and rehabilitation
Village Square Healthcare CenterNursing Home · , CA
1.7 mi · 118 bedsValley Vista Post AcuteNursing Home · , CA
4.8 mi · 59 bedsMeadowbrook Village Christian Retirement CommunityNursing Home · , CA
4.9 mi · 19 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in San Marcos
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of San Marcos city, California at about 94,882.
Within that ACS geography, about 13.2% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 3.5% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 35.9% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Core.
Comparison
How San Marcos compares
As secondary context, the estimated age-65-plus share is 3.1 percentage points below the median among comparable California locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable California locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is below the median for comparable California locations.
Data sources and methodology
This page is generated from active MedicalRide provider coverage records for the listed service area and ride type. Medical facility references are derived from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data files. Population and household estimates use the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year release. Community health indicators use CDC PLACES 2025 modeled estimates. ZIP-level rurality classifications use USDA Rural-Urban Commuting Area Codes 2020.
Facility distances are calculated as approximate straight-line distances from the page's representative coordinate and are not driving distances or dispatch estimates. A facility appearing in this context section does not indicate an affiliation, endorsement, referral relationship, or transportation contract with MedicalRide or any listed provider.
Updated Aug 12, 2026.
Local service notes
Discharge availability in San Marcos
For hospital discharge transport in San Marcos, MedicalRide shows 6 companies whose service areas include this city. Coverage is mostly radius-based; compare exact pickup ZIP, vehicle schedule, and destination distance before choosing who to contact.
The discharge group shows a 50- to 100-mile service radius range. 2 of 6 companies report same-day callback response. 3 of 6 companies report weekend service. 3 of 6 companies report after-hours service by request. 1 of 6 companies report 24/7 operation. 1 of 6 companies includes starting-price guidance.
Public business records identify 4 additional transportation businesses near San Marcos that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 2 transportation business bases are within about 25 miles. Displayed callback options are limited to providers with usable ride type, phone, service radius, hours, and comparison details.
San Marcos currently has broader company coverage than nearby options such as Elfin Forest and Del Dios, though exact ZIP and ride type still control availability.
Share mobility level, pickup access, appointment timing, and any escort or return-trip needs. Confirm final price, pickup window, cancellation rules, and dispatch phone number before scheduling.