Stark County Veterans Service Commission: Rides to VA Care

Free rides for a Stark County veteran of 90 days, without regard to income, to the Akron, Canton and Parma VA clinics, the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and VA community care appointments. Since March 1, 2026 the commission drives the Cleveland run itself instead of SARTA.

Also called: transportation, rides, VA bus, Louis Stokes, Wade Park, Canton CBOC, Akron CBOC, Parma, SARTA, Honor Flight.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Stark County, OHCounty

Every Ohio commission must arrange regular transport to the VA medical centres serving the county (Revised Code 5901.03(H); see the Ohio entry). Where it goes. The Veterans Service Commission of Stark County drives veterans to and from the VA's community clinics in Akron, Canton and Parma, the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center at Wade Park, and outsourced VA appointments, and may go elsewhere when VA refers a veteran to another treatment facility. Who qualifies. A veteran who has lived in Stark County more than 90 days, with a VA medical appointment, "without regard to financial need". Give the commission the DD-214 before the first ride. Book on 330-451-7457, option 3, or through the online request. The change in 2026. SARTA carried the commission's riders to Cleveland until February 28, 2026; from March 1, 2026 the commission runs that service itself, with booking unchanged. It also helps arrange travel for Honor Flight trips.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Stark County Veterans Service Commission: Rides to VA Care
Gate	Rule
More than 90 days in the county, no income test	A Stark County veteran of more than 90 days with a VA appointment, whatever the income. No rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-02.

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