Transportation

VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB): Veterans Transportation Program (VTP)

Learn More About This Program

Please make sure to contact VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB): Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) to confirm details of their transportation services.

Provides rides for only the following purposes: medical appointments. Also, you must meet at least one of these criteria: you are a veteran. No membership is required.

The Veterans Transportation Program (VTP) offers free transportation services to older adults who are veterans, providing them with convenient and reliable access to travel via car or van. This program allows older adults to schedule shared rides in advance, ensuring they can easily reach their destinations on time. Riders can book their transportation a few days ahead, accommodating various types of appointments and commitments. One notable feature of the VTP is its inclusivity towards service animals, allowing older adults to bring their necessary companions along for the journey. By removing transportation barriers and offering cost-free rides, this program strives to support older veteran individuals in maintaining their independence and accessing essential services and activities in their community. Through the VTP, older adults can travel safely and comfortably, knowing that their transportation needs are taken care of.


Service Area

Service is provided to and from approved VA medical appointments in Harlingen and surrounding areas.


Days of operation

Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Contact VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB): Veterans Transportation Program (VTP)

2601 Veterans Drive
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 291-9000
https://www.texasvalley.va.gov/locations/directions.asp

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