Rides to Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Rides to appointments and visits at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Not for emergencies: call 911.
1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232
Get a live fare estimateDrop-off and pickup
- VUMC's valet entrance is on 21st Avenue, next to the Medical Arts building (valet hours 5 AM to 7 PM, per VUMC).
- Labor and delivery patients more than 20 weeks pregnant have their own entrance off 21st Avenue, separate from the main entrance.
- Drop-off points have changed during construction. Check your appointment letter or VUMC's parking page for your building's entrance.
Travel times
| From | Typical drive (no traffic) | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown (Nashville Public Library) | about 11 min | 2.0 mi |
| Midtown (West End Avenue) | about 6 min | 1.0 mi |
| East Nashville (Five Points) | about 18 min | 5.4 mi |
Estimated driving routes from Mapbox without live traffic. Event traffic and closures add time.
Accessibility
- Harvey Taxi is a ride service, not medical transport. If you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle or help from the car, contact support before you book.
Parking compared with a ride
- VUMC lists free valet for patients and visitors on the main campus, with longer waits during construction. A ride avoids the garage and the valet line.
Fares depend on distance and time; the booking screen shows your estimate before you confirm.
Sources
- Vanderbilt Health: Parking and Transportation
- VUMC: Valet Service
- Vanderbilt Health: Labor and Delivery Entrance
Checked October 23, 2026. Venues update entrances and zones; confirm with the venue on the day.