A&
A & A Senior Transportation LLC
Clinton, MD base · 100 mi radius
Member
Local providers
Find medical transport in Columbia, MD.
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Providers
Providers serving Columbia
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Showing 16 providers serving Columbia.
CM
County Medical Transport
Williamsport, MD base · 120 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
EC
East Coast Ambulance / AAA Transport
Parkville, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
GM
GEM Mobile Health / GEM Ambulance
Elkton, MD base · 120 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
HO
Hatzalah of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
HD
HOB Dependable Medical Transportation & Nursing Services
Silver Spring, MD base · 75 mi radius
MT
MedCare Transportation
Towson, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
MT
MedSTAR Transport
Lanham, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
MC
Merit Care Enterprises
Baltimore, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
OT
Okaford Transport Services
Baltimore, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
PM
Palmer Medical Transport
Silver Spring, MD base · 100 mi radius
Member
RR
Ready Response Ambulance
Fairmount Heights, MD base · 50 mi radius
Member
SL
SafeMedTrans, LLC
Hunt Valley, MD base · 80 mi radius
Member
TM
Taylor Made Transportation Services
Baltimore, MD base · 80 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
VM
Vesper Medical Transport of Maryland
New Carrollton, MD base · 120 mi radius
Not Affiliated · Public Source
WC
We Care Services, Corp
Upper Marlboro, MD base · 50 mi radius
Member
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 medical transport options in Columbia
Use this summary to compare service area, ride capabilities, and questions to confirm before scheduling.
Coverage snapshot
16 providers list service-area coverage in Columbia. 16 serve Columbia from nearby bases.
Ride-type matches: 16 wheelchair, 14 stretcher, 7 bariatric, 16 ambulatory, 16 stair chair, 16 dialysis.
Closest listed provider base: ~11.0 mi. Median listed base distance: ~19.9 mi.
Timing and availability
14 providers list same-day service.
16 providers list weekend service.
13 providers list after-hours or 24/7 service.
8 providers list long-distance support.
Data freshness
Latest provider profile update: Sep 1, 2026.
Oldest listed profile update: Aug 31, 2026.
No major ride-type gaps were found in the listed provider fields for this page.
Private-pay planning guide
Columbia private-pay medical transportation price guide
MedicalRide planning rates use U.S. dollars and miles. For Columbia, 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.
Columbia 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 $265 before add-ons.
| Service type | Starts around | Included miles | Added mileage | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory medical car | $145 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For passengers who can walk or use a cane or walker, with light assistance at pickup and drop-off. |
| Ambulette | $165 | 7 mi | $4.00/mi | For scheduled non-emergency rides where the passenger may need curb-to-curb or basic door assistance. |
| 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 | $285 | 7 mi | $5.00/mi | For wheelchair rides where the provider may need to help between the vehicle and the building entrance. |
| Assisted wheelchair | $320 | 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 | $495 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Senior Transportation LLC | Clinton, MD | ~30.3 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Wheelchair from $70 · Stretcher from $300 | ProfileWebsite |
| County Medical Transport | Williamsport, MD | ~57.4 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| East Coast Ambulance / AAA Transport | Parkville, MD | ~22.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| GEM Mobile Health / GEM Ambulance | Elkton, MD | ~61.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | ~14.5 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| HOB Dependable Medical Transportation & Nursing Services | Silver Spring, MD | ~16.8 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| MedCare Transportation | Towson, MD | ~20.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| MedSTAR Transport | Lanham, MD | ~17.4 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Merit Care Enterprises | Baltimore, MD | ~13.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Okaford Transport Services | Baltimore, MD | ~19.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Palmer Medical Transport | Silver Spring, MD | ~11.0 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| Ready Response Ambulance | Fairmount Heights, MD | ~21.2 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| SafeMedTrans, LLC | Hunt Valley, MD | ~23.0 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Ask provider | Yes | Ask provider | Wheelchair from $75 · Stretcher from $200 | ProfileWebsite |
| Taylor Made Transportation Services | Baltimore, MD | ~13.6 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Ask provider | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | Profile |
| Vesper Medical Transport of Maryland | New Carrollton, MD | ~16.8 mi | Wheelchair, Stretcher, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Dialysis, Discharge, Long-distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
| We Care Services, Corp | Upper Marlboro, MD | ~22.7 mi | Wheelchair, Bariatric, Ambulatory, Stair chair, Long-distance, Dialysis, Discharge | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Confirm directly | ProfileWebsite |
Trip planning 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.
Nearby covered cities
Providers covering Columbia also list coverage in nearby directory areas. Links only appear when the destination page has at least one active listed provider.
Providers listed
16
Hospitals within ~25 mi
43
Dialysis within ~25 mi
138
Age 65+
17.3%
Medical destinations
Medical facilities near Columbia, Maryland
CMS provider data lists 43 hospitals and 138 dialysis facilities within about 25 miles of Columbia.
Nearby CMS entries include Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Spring Grove Hospital Center, and DaVita Howard County Dialysis.
Facility inclusion does not indicate that MedicalRide or a listed transportation company serves that facility.
Hospitals
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical CenterHospital · , MD
1.1 mi · Emergency servicesSpring Grove Hospital CenterHospital · , MD
7.7 miSaint Agnes HospitalHospital · , MD
10.7 mi · Emergency servicesDialysis facilities
DaVita Howard County DialysisDialysis · Columbia, MD
1.1 miLorien Dialysis LLCDialysis · Columbia, MD
1.1 miDaVita Cedar Lane DialysisDialysis · Columbia, MD
1.7 miNursing and rehabilitation
Lorien Health Systems - ColumbiaNursing Home · , MD
1.4 mi · 205 bedsResidences at Vantage PointNursing Home · , MD
1.6 mi · 44 bedsLorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - ElkridgeNursing Home · , MD
4.8 mi · 70 bedsLocal context
Transportation and mobility context in Columbia
The 2020-2024 ACS estimates the population of Columbia CDP, Maryland at about 104,338.
Within that ACS geography, about 17.3% of residents are estimated to be age 65 or older.
ACS estimates show about 5.8% of occupied households there have no vehicle available.
Among residents age 65 and older in the ACS estimate, 28.6% are estimated to report a disability.
USDA RUCA classifies the ZIP-level area as Metropolitan Core.
Modeled community estimates
Health and accessibility context
CDC PLACES reports modeled community estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21044. ZIP-based estimates may not match Columbia's city boundary exactly.
For that CDC geography, modeled mobility-disability prevalence is 9.4%.
Independent-living disability prevalence is modeled at 5.2%.
Diabetes prevalence is modeled at 10.4%.
Comparison
How Columbia compares
The estimated share of occupied households without a vehicle is 2.3 percentage points above the median among comparable Maryland locations.
The count of CMS-listed hospitals within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Maryland locations.
The count of CMS-listed dialysis facilities within about 25 miles is above the median for comparable Maryland 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 31, 2026.
Local service notes
Service notes for Columbia
For Columbia pickups, MedicalRide shows 16 companies whose service areas include this city with ambulatory, dialysis, discharge, and stair chair support. Most matches depend on nearby bases and service-radius rules; the rest of the fit still depends on vehicle type, crew schedule, and destination distance.
Coverage details show a 50- to 120-mile service radius range. About 25% report same-day callback response. About 25% report weekend service. About 6% report after-hours service by request. About 75% report 24/7 operation. About 13% include starting-price guidance.
Available provider capabilities cover 8 ride types on this area page. Public business records identify 39 additional transportation businesses near Columbia that are not shown as available providers because ride type or service-area details have not been confirmed and 47 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.
Columbia has a similar company count to nearby options such as Fulton, Savage, and Scaggsville, so ride type and pickup ZIP may matter more than city name alone.
Before requesting a callback, include pickup ZIP, drop-off ZIP, mobility equipment, stairs, appointment time, return-trip needs, and whether the passenger needs transfer assistance. Final price and timing should be confirmed directly before scheduling.