Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Latest update: 3/17/2020 11.00 AM

Any COVID-19 related changes are in RED below.

Non-emergency Transportation

Transportation to and from medical appointments, available with
  1. Medicare as the primary insurance
  2. Private insurance, please contact your insurance to discuss transportation options
  3. Medicaid (OHP, EOCCO), contact GOBHI at least two days prior to appointment, 877-875-4657 [If transportation to a medical appointment is needed that is not covered by Medicaid (out of network provider), the ride will be charged at full price. See below for charge estimate.]
Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays
There is a 40% co-pay based on round trip transport costs. See below for co-pay estimate
  1. An invoice is provided that shows pickup address, destination, cost, co-pay and date of ride
  2. Co-pay is payable by check, cash or money order
Rides are provided to Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, Irrigon, Boardman, Umatilla, Walla Walla and Tri-cities only, at this time
Pharmacy stops available following appointments only, must be prearranged by contacting CAPECO Transportation Coordinator, 541-278-5696
Arrange for ride appointments 4-6 weeks in advance, 541-278-5696
Private Pay & Co-Pay Rates
Ambulatory- walkers, crutches, canes and/or no assistance needed
Contact our Transportation Coordinator with any questions, 541-278-5696.
Photo by Tammy Fuller

Other Transportation Options

Umatilla County

Hermiston
Hermiston Taxi Ticket Program
  • For seniors and individuals with disabilities
  • Apply for this program at Hermiston City Hall - Call ahead to see what documentation is needed
  • 541-567-5521
  • 180 NE 2nd St Hermiston OR 97838

Umatilla Cab Company
Milton-Freewater
Milton-Freewater Public Transit
  • Bus service operates within 5 mile radius of Milton-Freewater City Hall
  • 541-938-8235

Milton-Freewater Taxi Service
  • For seniors 60 and older and individuals with disabilities
  • To apply for taxi ticket vouchers, call 541-938-8243
  • To request taxi service, call 509-386-1224
Pendleton
Dial a Ride
  • $1 each way
  • Call 24hrs in advance between 9am to 4pm to schedule a ride
  • 541-276-6476

Let’er Bus Transit
Pendleton Senior Meal Site Transportation Program
  • Transports seniors to from the senior center five days a week for lunch
  • Operates on donations only
  • Please call 24hrs in advance to schedule a ride
  • 541-276-8294

Senior and Disabled Taxi Ticket Voucher Program
  • Limited tickets are available for people 60 and over and disabled individuals
  • Participants pay $2 each way for Taxi rides
  • Apply for this program at Pendleton City Hall - Call ahead to see what documentation is needed
  • 541-276-8294
  • 500 SW Dorion Ave, Pendleton OR 97801
  • (located on the second floor above the city library)

Elite Taxi
  • 541-276-8294

Kayak Public Transit

Oregon Counties

Gilliam County
Gilliam County Transportation
  • Transportation Monday - Friday
  • Schedule one week in advance
  • Free service
  • Donations are recommended
  • 541-384-2252
Morrow County
The Loop
  • Transportation throughout entire county
  • Morrow County residents only
  • Serves veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with limited or no transportation
  • 541-676-LOOP(5667)
Sherman County
Sherman County Transit
  • Free dial-a-ride service
  • For Sherman County residents
  • Donations are accepted and encouraged
  • All rides must be reserved 48 hours in advance
  • 541-565-3553
Wasco County
LINK Dial-a-Ride
  • Service to The Dalles, Dufur, Mosier, Celilo and unincorporated Wasco County for transportation within that service area.
  • Connects to select regional transportation providers
  • Monday-Friday
  • 7 am - 6 pm
  • Fares are a $1.50 each way
  • 541-296-7595
  • Schedule a ride 24 hours in advance
  • www.mcedd.org/linktransit/

Area Transportation Connections
  • Greyhound for trips to Hood River, Portland and points east of The Dalles
  • 800-231-2222
  • www.greyhound.com

Columbia Area Transit
Mount Adams Transportation Service
  • T rips between Goldendale and The Dalles
  • 5 09-773-3757
Wheeler County
Wheeler County Community Transportation
  • Transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
  • 541-468-2859
  • Mitchell Residents, 800-721-8425

Washington State

Walla Walla & Tri-Cities
Valley Transit
  • Operates between Walla Walla and College Place
  • 509-525-9140

Grape Line
  • Transport between Walla Walla and Pasco three times a day
  • 877-433-4775

Ben Franklin Transit
  • Transportation in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West Richland, Prosser, Benton City and Franklin and Benton Counties.
  • 509-735-5100

Greyhound Bus
Greyhound does travel to Portland and other cities where traveling by bus is difficult.
800-231-2222
www.greyhound.com
Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network
  • Transportation to and from the VA Medical Center, Walla Walla
  • Available in Milton-Freewater, Pendleton and Hermiston
  • Monday - Friday
  • By appointment only
  • 509-525-5200 x 26156
  • www.dav.org