Transportation/Resources for Parents
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Smile Vermont
Transportation Systems Throughout Vermont Counties
- If person has Medicaid then all transportation is covered. If not then there are alternate ways to be transported and inexpensive ways to pay. Most private pay is 37.5 cents a mile. This is from the drivers home and back.
- Most counties have resources and bus schedules if needed.
- Most agencies will travel throughout Vermont to transport but may need referral from dentist.
Addison County
Addison County Transit Resources: 388-1946
Shuttle Bus for Tri-Town area (Middlebury, Bristol,
Vergennes). Specific bus route but will deviate within
reasonable distance from route upon approval from
office
Many additional transportation services available
including Medicaid eligible transportation.
Bennington County
Green Mountain American Red Cross: 442-9458
Two Buses Available on a specific route in the Bennington,
N. Bennington, and Pownal: Cost is 50 cents. There
is no age for traveling on this bus.
Also Medicaid Transportation available. This needs
to be set up at least 24 hrs ahead of time.
Caledonia County
RCT
St Johnsbury: 748-8170
Essex & Orleans Counties: 334-0243
Lamoille County: 888-6200
They need two working days notice. If the child is
12 and under then there needs to be adult supervision.
Chittenden
County
CCTA 864-0211
http://www.cctaride.org/main.php/BusInformation/BusSchedulesRoutes
Specific bus route can be used by anyone.
Private services available for Medicaid but they prefer
you try and use the bus system if you can. SSTA
878-1527
Only handicap is eligible, must be approved through
CCTA first.
Franklin County (applies for Grande Isle)
NW Public Transportation Network 527-2181
They have both private and bus drivers.
2 days notice
Orange/Rutland/N.
Windsor
728-3773
Two weeks notice for private driver or can set up
a cab with 3 days notice
Prefer adult supervision
They also have a bus route
Rutland:
Greater Rutland Area
"The Bus" provides free Medicaid transportation
Program in Greater Rutland area. The contact number
to make arrangements is (802)773-8682 or (800)339-3191.
More information is available at http://www.thebus.com/special_services.htm
Washington
County
GMTA 223-7287
Prefer you to try and ride the bus system. 50 cent
fare. Will deviate one quarter mile by request.
Other transportation services available for Medicaid
eligible. They need 2 days notice.
Windham
County/Southern Windsor
Connecticut River Transport 722-4330
Requirements-Cannot own vehicle
2 business days notice
If working must have statement from Employer why they
cannot ride with child.