Veterans Transportation

Eligibility Requirements

All veterans must provide Gloucester County Transportation with either a copy of a DD-214 or honorable discharge papers to be eligible for the service. Documentation can be mailed to the Division of Transportation Services at Route 45 and Budd Boulevard Woodbury or faxed to 856-686-8361. Proper documentation must be received prior to transport.

Philadelphia Hospital Shuttle Bus Service

Veterans may ride the Philadelphia hospital shuttle bus service which is offered Monday through Thursday. The Philadelphia hospital shuttle service picks up veterans at their home and transports them to one of the two staging points to meet the Philadelphia bus. The bus arrives at the VA Hospital in Philadelphia at 10 am and returns from the VA Hospital at 1 pm. View the 2026 Philadelphia Shuttle Schedule

Sewell Shuttle Service

In addition to Philadelphia service, Gloucester County eligible veterans are offered transportation to the VA Clinic in Sewell, New Jersey. This service is available Monday through Friday, 8am to 1:30pm.  Veterans must call the DTS scheduling line at least three business days ahead to reserve a ride. The scheduling telephone line is 856-227-7392.

Elsmere - Limited Service

Limited service is also offered to the VA Hospital in Elsmere, Delaware on Wednesdays. Veterans may call the DTS information line at 856-686-8355 or the scheduling line at 856-277-7392 to learn more about the hours available for transport to this facility.

Discharge Form

Veterans must provide a DD-214 Form (Discharge Form) as proof of eligibility for travel to VA facilities.

Additional service to medical appointments non-VA affiliated, is provided to all veterans. Veterans must call a minimum of three working days prior, and no more than two months in advance to schedule a ride.

Road Policies

  • Curb to curb service.
  • All passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
  • No smoking/drinking/eating in vehicles.
  • Drivers are not permitted to accept tips. Please ask your driver for a donation envelope.

Client Courtesies

  • Be ready early.
  • Several veterans may require pick-up on a particular day.
  • There may be need for additional travel time to Philadelphia and Delaware.
  • Promptly notify dispatcher of any and all cancellations.
  • Be cooperative and courteous.

Helpful Resources

  • Dispatcher: Monday through Friday: 7 am to 4:30 pm. 856-227-7392
  • Scheduling Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 4 pm
  • To schedule a ride, please call 856-686-8350
  • To confirm a ride, please call 856-686-8359
  • For more information about our service, please call 856-686-8355

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer driver for the DAV Veterans Transportation Program may contact the Gloucester County Veterans Affairs Office at 856-401-7660.