Getting Around Guam on Orders: Base Access Rides Between Andersen AFB and Naval Base Guam

A traveler checks a phone beside a car on a quiet, palm-lined Guam road

Guam’s military community is spread across the island. If you are managing orders, family commitments, appointments, or daily errands, arranging a ride between Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Base Guam, and off-base destinations takes more than entering an address in an app. Installation access is controlled, and a rideshare pickup or drop-off inside a base may require specific authorization for the driver and vehicle.

M1S serves Guam as an active territory with drivers who hold base-access credentials at Andersen AFB and Naval Base Guam. Even so, gate procedures can change, so confirm your trip details and access arrangements before relying on an on-base pickup.

Start by separating the ride from the gate entry

A ride can be arranged for travel to or from an installation with a driver who holds the credentials that installation requires. M1S drivers are cleared for entry at Andersen AFB and Naval Base Guam, and each trip still follows the installation’s current gate procedures.

For any other provider, a rider’s military ID or visitor pass does not automatically give a rideshare driver permission to enter. Plan to confirm:

Whether the pickup or destination is outside the gate or on the installation.
Whether the driver has the access credential required for that specific installation.
Whether the vehicle must follow a commercial-vehicle inspection process.
What the fallback pickup or drop-off point will be if access is not approved.

These details matter for a trip between Andersen AFB in northern Guam and Naval Base Guam in the southwest, as well as for everyday rides to appointments, housing, or other destinations.

A passenger checks a route on a phone from inside a car on Guam

What to know about Andersen AFB access

Andersen’s official access information directs people who need visitor processing to its North Gate Visitor Control Center. The installation also says that contractors, buses, and commercial vehicles must use the North Gate and may need to follow the commercial-vehicle inspection process.

M1S drivers hold the access credentials required at Andersen AFB, confirmed by the company. If you use another provider, do not assume that a driver can enter because you have a DoD ID, a sponsor, or an approved trip in an app. Confirm with Andersen whether that specific driver and vehicle have the access required for your planned pickup or drop-off.

Andersen’s official visitor information lists the Visitor Control Center at 671-366-5477 and 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil. Its commercial-vehicle information lists 671-366-2910. Gate procedures and operating hours can change, so contact the installation directly before making plans that depend on access.

For the latest details, see Andersen AFB visitor information and Andersen’s visitor request information.

What to know about Naval Base Guam access

Naval Base Guam’s access instruction sets out a separate process for commercial transportation. It says that recognized commercial-service companies must be sponsored through the installation’s Single Source Coordinator and have a locally issued DBIDS credential. Commercial transportation operators must be identity-proofed and vetted. The instruction also says that taxis, limousines, and shuttles entering the installation are subject to vehicle inspection and may enter to pick up or drop off legitimate fares.

The instruction specifically addresses unregistered transportation or rideshare programs: they must obtain a locally issued DBIDS card through the required sponsorship process, and vehicles must display the company’s logo. Drivers may not roam the base or wait for fares unless specifically authorized.

M1S drivers hold the locally issued DBIDS credential and sponsorship required at Naval Base Guam, confirmed by the company. Before booking an on-base trip, confirm the pickup and destination with M1S support so the ride follows current NBG requirements. If a specific trip cannot be served, arrange a pickup or drop-off at a location outside the installation that the rider and driver can use safely and lawfully.

The NBG instruction says its Visitor Control Center operates during normal weekday working hours, excluding holidays, and that hours may change. It lists 671-339-6217, 671-339-5208, and 671-339-1280. Confirm current instructions directly with the Naval Base Guam Visitor Control Center and review the Naval Base Guam access regulation.

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Plan rides between installations with a backup

When traveling between Andersen and Naval Base Guam, confirm both ends of the trip. A driver’s ability to pick you up in one location does not confirm permission to enter the other installation. If the driver cannot enter a base, you may need to meet at an approved location outside the gate or use another authorized option for the installation portion of your journey.

Before you request the ride:

Enter the exact pickup and destination. Be clear about whether each point is on base or off base.
Contact M1S support about installation access. Ask whether a driver is available for your route and whether the driver and vehicle meet the relevant access requirements.
Confirm the fallback plan. Agree on an appropriate outside-the-gate meeting point if on-base entry is unavailable. Do not stop or wait where local signs or gate personnel prohibit it.
Allow time for changes. Security procedures can change, and access decisions belong to installation authorities, not the rideshare app.
Share your trip details. M1S describes real-time trip tracking as a feature. Use the available trip-sharing options if they are enabled for your ride.

For a routine day, this same approach can help with trips to work, family visits, appointments, or errands. Clear pickup instructions reduce uncertainty for both you and the driver.

M1S is available now in Guam

M1S’s territories page lists Guam as available now, and its FAQ describes where the service operates. The company’s features page describes verified drivers and on-base and off-base transportation.

M1S is available now in Guam, with active driver coverage that includes base access at both installations. For a particular trip, confirm the route in the app or with support so the pickup, drop-off, and base entry time all line up. M1S also describes its driver verification and ride features on the features page; installation access remains subject to the installation’s own rules.

A rider and driver check a phone beside a car on a Guam roadside

A practical checklist for orders and daily life

Keep this short list handy when arranging a Guam transportation service:

Book for your date, time, and route. M1S is available now in Guam.
Identify whether each address is on or off installation.
Check the installation’s current visitor or commercial-vehicle instructions if the ride requires gate entry.
Verify the driver’s and vehicle’s access separately with M1S and, when needed, the installation.
Have an outside-the-gate option in case entry is not authorized.
Reconfirm before travel if your schedule, pickup point, or installation conditions change.

The main point is simple: arrange the ride, then confirm the access. A service listing or a rider’s military credential alone cannot guarantee a driver can enter Andersen AFB or Naval Base Guam.

Request a ride or confirm your route

If you are stationed on Guam or supporting a family member there, check M1S’s Guam service area and contact M1S to confirm availability and any installation-specific details before booking. Share the exact pickup and destination, and ask what to do if the driver cannot enter the base.

M1S is available now in Guam. Check the Guam service area and contact M1S for installation-specific details.