Buses & Light Rail
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) buses and TRAX light rail system connect communities to FrontRunner stations, bus hubs, and Park & Ride lots throughout the Salt Lake valley. Find schedules, routes, and maps at rideuta.com or call 1-888-RIDE-UTA.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is accessible via public transportation from either the U of U Medical Center Station or the University Hospital Bus Stop.
U of U Medical Center Station
Location
Mario Capecchi Drive, in front of Moran Eye Center
Serviced by
Bus and TRAX
University Hospital Bus Stop
Location
North Medical Drive, at University Hospital Main Entrance
Serviced by
Bus only
University of Utah Shuttles
Commuter Services at the University of Utah (the U) provides information on visitor parking, parking lot locations, short- and long-term parking permits, and shuttle services. Call 801-581-6415 for more information.
Transportation Support
These organizations provide transportation support for patients and family members.
211 Info Bank
Dial 211 or 1-888-826-9790
This service offers referrals to emergency food pantries, rental assistance, public health clinics, child care, support groups, and legal aid provided by nonprofit and government agencies.
Aging and Adult Services
1-877-4-AGING-0 (424-4640)
These departments throughout Utah provide services for people over 60, including Meals on Wheels, transportation, and caregiver and employment programs. For information, contact your county government office.
Air Care Alliance
1-888-260-9707
The Air Care Alliance provides a listing of organizations that offer free flights to individuals who cannot afford the cost of traveling to and from health care facilities.
Angel Flight West
1-888-4-AN-ANGEL (426-2643)
This service provides free flights on private aircraft to people in Western states with a health care or other compelling need. For flights to or from other states, contact Angel Flight America toll free at 1-877-621-7177 or online at www.angelflight.com.
The Bone Marrow Foundation
1-800-365-1336
This foundation's patient aid program covers the cost of donor searches, compatibility testing, medication, transportation, housing expenses, and other transplant costs.
CancerCare
1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
CancerCare provides financial grants to people who need help paying for cancer treatment. Grants cover medication, home care, transportation, and other treatment-related costs.
Corporate Angel Network (CAN)
1-866-328-1313
CAN provides free flights on corporate jets for cancer patients, bone marrow donors, and bone marrow recipients traveling to recognized cancer treatment centers in the United States.
Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
1-800-500-9976
LRF offers a limited financial aid program to help with the costs of?medical treatment, transportation, lodging, and childcare.
NETWISH
Netwish provides up to $500 direct and immediate assistance to families and individuals who desperately require a modest helping hand.
PERKIE Travels-A Service of Active Re-Entry
435-637-4950
PERKIE Travels provides free transportation for patients living in Carbon and Emery counties receiving radiation therapy in Utah County.
Road to Recovery
1-800-ACS-2345 (227-2345)
Road to Recovery, sponsored by ACS, provides limited transportation to and from hospitals, doctors' offices, and cancer treatment facilities.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
801-363-4663
Ronald McDonald Houses provide free or low-cost housing for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
Salvation Army
703-684-5500
Local units can offer emergency financial assistance to families.
United Way of America
United Way offices across the nation provide services and referrals to people struggling financially. Check the telephone directory or go online to find an office near you.
Utah Health Care Safety Net
This website lists links and phone numbers to a variety of Utah health care service organizations.
Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
1-888-RIDE-UTA (743-3882)
Paratransit: 801-BUS-RIDE (287-7433)
UTA offers discounted fares to people over age 65 and paratransit for people with disabilities who cannot use the regular bus system.
Volunteer Support Services
801-971-1541
Volunteer Support Services is a private, family-funded nonprofit that provides unique, supplemental support transportation services at no cost to cancer patients and their families and caregivers. This service is not available to the general public but is provided exclusively to patients, families, and caregivers that are referred by approved professional providers.