How Much Does Ambulance Ride (Ground) Cost?
A ground ambulance ride provides emergency medical transportation with trained paramedics or EMTs. The cost includes basic life support or advanced life support services, medical supplies used during transport, and mileage charges to the nearest appropriate medical facility.
Without Insurance
$1,200
With Insurance
$400
Medicare
$300
National Average
$633
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $876 | $292 | $219 |
| Arkansas | $900 | $300 | $225 |
| West Virginia | $900 | $300 | $225 |
| Alabama | $936 | $312 | $234 |
| Oklahoma | $936 | $312 | $234 |
| Kentucky | $1,020 | $340 | $255 |
| Louisiana | $1,032 | $344 | $258 |
| Iowa | $1,056 | $352 | $264 |
| New Mexico | $1,056 | $352 | $264 |
| South Carolina | $1,056 | $352 | $264 |
| South Dakota | $1,056 | $352 | $264 |
| Kansas | $1,068 | $356 | $267 |
| North Dakota | $1,068 | $356 | $267 |
| Idaho | $1,080 | $360 | $270 |
| Nebraska | $1,080 | $360 | $270 |
| Tennessee | $1,080 | $360 | $270 |
| Indiana | $1,116 | $372 | $279 |
| Missouri | $1,116 | $372 | $279 |
| Utah | $1,116 | $372 | $279 |
| Wyoming | $1,116 | $372 | $279 |
| Georgia | $1,128 | $376 | $282 |
| North Carolina | $1,128 | $376 | $282 |
| Michigan | $1,140 | $380 | $285 |
| Montana | $1,140 | $380 | $285 |
| Arizona | $1,176 | $392 | $294 |
| Ohio | $1,176 | $392 | $294 |
| Wisconsin | $1,176 | $392 | $294 |
| Maine | $1,188 | $396 | $297 |
| Texas | $1,188 | $396 | $297 |
| Florida | $1,212 | $404 | $303 |
| Minnesota | $1,212 | $404 | $303 |
| Illinois | $1,236 | $412 | $309 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,236 | $412 | $309 |
| Delaware | $1,248 | $416 | $312 |
| Nevada | $1,248 | $416 | $312 |
| Vermont | $1,248 | $416 | $312 |
| Virginia | $1,248 | $416 | $312 |
| Colorado | $1,272 | $424 | $318 |
| New Hampshire | $1,272 | $424 | $318 |
| Oregon | $1,272 | $424 | $318 |
| Maryland | $1,320 | $440 | $330 |
| Rhode Island | $1,332 | $444 | $333 |
| Washington | $1,332 | $444 | $333 |
| Connecticut | $1,440 | $480 | $360 |
| New Jersey | $1,440 | $480 | $360 |
| California | $1,572 | $524 | $393 |
| Massachusetts | $1,596 | $532 | $399 |
| Alaska | $1,620 | $540 | $405 |
| New York | $1,620 | $540 | $405 |
| Hawaii | $1,656 | $552 | $414 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ambulance ride (ground) cost without insurance?
The average cost of ambulance ride (ground) without insurance in the United States is $1,200. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover ambulance ride (ground)?
Most health insurance plans cover ambulance ride (ground) when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $400.
Does Medicare cover ambulance ride (ground)?
Medicare Part B typically covers ambulance ride (ground) when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $300.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.