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Long-Distance Ambulance Transport

Long-distance ambulance transport in Houston

Ambulance trips to or from Greater Houston over longer distances: between facilities, cities or home.

Serving Greater Houston since 2004. Since 2004
Dispatch answered 24/7. Dispatch 24/7
Over 40 EMTs and paramedics. 40+ EMTs and paramedics
Texas EMS license 1000961. Texas EMS license 1000961
Illustrative ambulance traveling on a long-distance highway route

Service overview

What is long-distance ambulance transport?

Trips between cities or regions: facility to facility, back home after special care, or to and from a residence.

Preferred EMS dispatch confirms the origin, destination, timing, and other transport details.

Common requests

When long-distance transport may be requested

Common long-distance trips:

Facility-to-facility transfers over longer distances

Between facilities, farther than a normal local transfer.

Hospital or rehabilitation transfers to another city

To a hospital, rehab center or facility in another city.

Return transportation after specialized care

Back home or to the home facility after care far away.

Long-distance transport to or from a residence

To or from a home over a longer distance.

BLS, ALS, or MICU transport over an extended distance

Long-distance ambulance transportation may involve BLS, ALS, or MICU service.

For healthcare teams

Long-distance transport for healthcare facilities

Hospitals, facilities, patients and families can request long-distance trips that start or end in Greater Houston. Dispatch answers 24/7.

Dispatch confirms the pickup, destination, time and level (BLS, ALS or MICU) with your team.

For healthcare facilities

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is long-distance ambulance transportation?

Ambulance trips longer than a normal local trip, between cities or regions: facility to facility, back home after special care, or to and from a home.

How far can Preferred EMS transport a patient?

It depends on the trip. Call Dispatch at (713) 791-9000 with the pickup, destination, level and timing.

Can long-distance transportation be BLS, ALS, or MICU?

Yes. Preferred EMS provides BLS, ALS, or MICU transport for longer-distance trips. The patient's doctor or nurse chooses the level. Not sure? Dispatch will help.

Can Preferred EMS transport a patient between healthcare facilities in different cities?

Yes, including transfers between facilities in different cities. Call Dispatch to talk about your trip.

Is Preferred EMS dispatch available 24/7 for long-distance transport?

Yes. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (713) 791-9000.

How do I request a long-distance ambulance transport?

Call Dispatch at (713) 791-9000 or send the online request. Dispatch will call you to confirm.

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