How to Plan the Right Washington County Transportation Trip
Use one call to identify whether coordinated transportation can cover a healthcare, work, education, nutrition, shopping, or other essential trip.
Start here
Call Tri-County Community Council Transportation at 850-547-3688 before the trip. Service, eligibility, sponsorship, fares, and advance notice depend on the trip and funding source; the Washington transportation office is at 623 Highway 273 in Chipley.
Monday–Friday during business hours; Washington office 850-638-4520
See transportation office informationWhat to have ready
- Washington County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need transportation from [origin] to [destination] on [date] for [purpose]. My accessibility needs, eligibility factors, frequency, and return plan are [details]. Which route or funding source should I use?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Washington County at 850-638-6200 to locate another current route.
Official sources
- Tri-County Community Council Washington Transportation
- Tri-County Community Council transportation offices
- Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged coordinators
Sources checked August 10, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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