Transportation Help in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Find public bus service, senior transportation, disability-accessible rides, rural transportation, and non-emergency medical transportation in Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Tippecanoe County.
Last Updated: September 2026
Quick Answer
The best transportation program depends on where you live and why you need a ride.
Regular bus service: CityBus serves Lafayette, West Lafayette, Purdue University, and surrounding areas.
Disability-accessible transportation: CityBus ACCESS provides ADA paratransit for eligible riders whose disability prevents them from using regular fixed-route buses.
Senior medical transportation: Tippecanoe Senior Services provides free transportation to approved medical appointments for qualifying low-income Tippecanoe County residents age 55 and older.
Rural transportation: Area IV provides demand-response transportation primarily in non-urbanized Tippecanoe County.
Medicaid medical rides: Indiana Medicaid members may have transportation benefits for covered healthcare appointments. Who you contact depends on your Medicaid coverage.
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→ Tippecanoe Senior Services Transportation
→ Indiana Medicaid Transportation Information
CityBus – Lafayette & West Lafayette
CityBus provides public transportation throughout Lafayette, West Lafayette, Purdue University, and portions of Tippecanoe County.
Regular buses are ADA accessible.
CityBus Customer Service: 765-742-7433
The downtown CityBus Center is located at:
316 N. 3rd Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
Use the CityBus website to check current routes, schedules, service alerts, and trip-planning information.
CityBus ACCESS for People With Disabilities
CityBus ACCESS is ADA paratransit for people whose disability prevents them from using the regular fixed-route bus system.
Having a disability does not automatically qualify someone for ACCESS. Riders must apply and meet ADA eligibility requirements.
ACCESS provides curb-to-curb service within its eligible service area, with additional assistance available when appropriate.
ACCESS Reservations & Information: 765-742-2121
Trips must be scheduled in advance.
Senior Transportation
Tippecanoe Senior Services operates a Transportation Assistance Program (T.A.P.) for qualifying Tippecanoe County residents.
The program provides free transportation to approved medical appointments through professional contracted transportation services.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Live in Tippecanoe County
- Be age 55 or older
- Meet income requirements
- Have transportation challenges
- Complete the application and eligibility process
Tippecanoe Senior Services
2000 Elmwood Avenue
Lafayette, IN 47904
Transportation Program: 765-447-2311 ext. 7
Call to request an application.
→ Tippecanoe Senior Services Transportation Assistance
Rural Tippecanoe County Transportation
Area IV provides demand-response public transportation in non-urbanized areas of Tippecanoe County.
This service is particularly useful for residents who live outside the regular Lafayette-West Lafayette urban transit area.
Area IV transportation can be used for medical appointments and everyday trips such as grocery shopping and banking.
It is not limited to seniors.
Current Fares
Age 60 and older: By donation
General public: $5 per one-way trip within Tippecanoe County
For riders with disabilities, those age 60 and older ride by donation; riders age 59 and younger pay the applicable public fare.
Area IV Transportation: 765-447-7683, option 2
Transportation is demand-response, so call ahead to arrange your trip.
Medicaid Medical Transportation
Indiana Medicaid provides non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members who need help getting to covered healthcare services.
Important: The number you call depends on the type of Indiana Medicaid coverage you have.
Check the health-plan name on your Medicaid card before scheduling transportation.
Traditional Medicaid
Traditional Medicaid, also called fee-for-service Medicaid, uses Verida for most non-emergency medical transportation.
Verida Trip Reservation Line: 855-325-7586
Call at least two business days before your appointment when possible. Trips may be scheduled up to 30 days in advance.
Transportation may be available for covered services such as:
- Doctor appointments
- Dental appointments
- Dialysis
- Pharmacy trips
- Other covered healthcare services
→ Indiana Medicaid – Verida Transportation
HIP & Hoosier Healthwise
Beginning January 1, 2026, HIP and Hoosier Healthwise members enrolled with Anthem, CareSource, or MHS receive non-emergency medical transportation through WellTrans.
Anthem / WellTrans: 844-772-6632
CareSource / WellTrans: 844-607-2829
MHS / WellTrans: 877-647-4848
Check your Medicaid health-plan card before calling.
Hoosier Care Connect & Indiana PathWays for Aging
Transportation for Hoosier Care Connect and Indiana PathWays for Aging is arranged through the member’s managed-care health plan.
Transportation arrangements can vary by plan.
Use the phone number on your Medicaid health-plan card or check your plan’s current transportation information.
→ Indiana Medicaid Transportation Information
What You’ll Need for a Medicaid Ride
When arranging transportation, be prepared to provide information such as:
- Medicaid member ID
- Member’s name and date of birth
- Phone number
- Pickup address
- Healthcare provider or facility name
- Facility address and phone number
- Appointment date and time
- Mobility needs such as a wheelchair or walker
For Traditional Medicaid, Verida asks members to schedule routine transportation at least two business days ahead.
Can Medicaid Reimburse Someone Who Drives You?
Possibly.
Indiana Medicaid allows qualifying family members or associates to enroll to receive mileage reimbursement for transporting a Medicaid member to covered medical appointments.
For Traditional Medicaid, the trip must be approved through Verida before the appointment, including both the trip to the appointment and the return trip.
Managed-care members should check with their health plan because the process varies by plan.
→ Indiana Medicaid Family Member Transportation
Which Transportation Program Should I Call?
I need a regular bus in Lafayette or West Lafayette.
Start with CityBus: 765-742-7433.
I can’t use a regular bus because of a disability.
Contact CityBus ACCESS: 765-742-2121 to ask about eligibility.
I’m 55+ and need help getting to medical appointments.
Contact Tippecanoe Senior Services: 765-447-2311 ext. 7.
I live in rural Tippecanoe County.
Contact Area IV Transportation: 765-447-7683, option 2.
I have Traditional Medicaid.
Call Verida: 855-325-7586.
I have HIP or Hoosier Healthwise.
Check the health plan listed on your Medicaid card:
- Anthem/WellTrans: 844-772-6632
- CareSource/WellTrans: 844-607-2829
- MHS/WellTrans: 877-647-4848
Before You Go
- Schedule medical and demand-response transportation as early as possible.
- Check the Medicaid plan listed on your card before calling for a Medicaid ride.
- Tell the transportation provider about wheelchair, walker, vision, or other accessibility needs when scheduling.
- Confirm your pickup time and return-trip arrangements.
- CityBus ACCESS is ADA paratransit — it is not an ambulance or emergency medical transportation service.
- Call 911 for a medical emergency.
Local Tips
Don’t assume Area IV is only for seniors. Area IV’s Tippecanoe County transportation program is public transportation for eligible trips in its service area. Fare rules vary by age.
Don’t assume ACCESS is only for medical appointments. ACCESS is ADA paratransit designed to complement the regular CityBus system.
Have Medicaid? Check the card first. Traditional Medicaid and managed-care Medicaid plans use different transportation arrangements.
Someone already drives you to appointments? Ask about Medicaid’s family-member or associate mileage reimbursement program before the next appointment. Advance authorization may be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there transportation assistance in Tippecanoe County?
Yes. Options include CityBus, CityBus ACCESS, Tippecanoe Senior Services, Area IV Transportation, and Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation.
Is there free transportation for seniors?
Tippecanoe Senior Services provides free transportation to approved medical appointments for qualifying low-income Tippecanoe County residents age 55 and older.
Area IV riders age 60 and older ride on a donation basis within its applicable service area.
Does Medicaid provide rides to medical appointments?
Eligible Indiana Medicaid members can receive non-emergency transportation to covered healthcare services. The transportation provider or broker depends on the member’s Medicaid program and health plan.
What number do I call for a Medicaid ride?
Traditional Medicaid members generally call Verida at 855-325-7586.
Managed-care Medicaid members should use their health plan’s transportation service.
How far ahead should I schedule a Traditional Medicaid ride?
Verida says members should call at least two business days before the appointment. Trips may be scheduled up to 30 days ahead.
Can someone get reimbursed for driving me to a medical appointment?
Possibly. Indiana Medicaid has a family-member/associate transportation reimbursement process. Requirements depend on your Medicaid coverage and authorization generally needs to be arranged in advance.
Is transportation available for people with disabilities?
Yes. CityBus ACCESS provides ADA paratransit for eligible riders whose disabilities prevent them from using regular fixed-route buses.
Is Area IV only for seniors?
No. Area IV transportation is available to the general public within its applicable geographic service area. Fare rules vary by age.
What if I need emergency medical transportation?
Call 911. These programs provide public or non-emergency transportation and are not substitutes for emergency medical services.
Related Pages
→ CityBus in Lafayette & West Lafayette
Official Resources
→ CityBus
→ Tippecanoe Senior Services Transportation