Metro Buses

Ditch the car and hop on the bus. Bus-only freeway lanes and ramp meter bypasses can make your commute even faster. Several bus lines operate in the Twin Cities metro and many have direct routes to the U. Check out the service from your area.

Anoka County Transit (Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Fridley, Ramsey)
BlueXpress (Shakopee, Prior Lake)
Maple Grove Transit (Maple Grove)
Metro Transit (Minneapolis, St. Paul, most of the metro area not otherwise noted)
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount and Savage)
Plymouth Metrolink (Plymouth)
SouthWest Transit (Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Victoria)

Fares

Metro Transit bus and light rail fares are:

$2.25 during rush hours (M-F, 6-9 am and 3:00-6:30 pm, except holidays)
$1.75 all other times
Express fares: $3.00 rush hours and $2.25 at other times

(Exact fare is necessary; drivers do not carry change)

Other area provider fares may be higher depending on the service. Riders can save substantially by purchasing a U-Pass ($97 a semester), Metropass ($76 per month) or SuperSaver Card.

Grab your bus schedule at:

Coffman Memorial Union commuter lounge
St. Paul Student Center, near information desk
PTS main office, 511 Washington Avenue SE, 3rd floor
Gopher Express West

Time-saver Tip:

Metro Transit lists every metro area route. From their home page, use “Select a Route” or “Quick Trip Planner.”

Mass Transit Benefits:

Save money — an easy, affordable way to get around town. Eliminates parking fees. Saves wear and tear on a personal vehicle.
Go Greener! — An environmentally-friendly alternative to single-occupancy vehicles by reducing carbon monoxide emissions.
Reduces travel stress — read, snooze, listen to music or just relax during your commute.
Do the bike/bus combo — Most buses and all trains come equipped with bike racks that accommodate any bike style or size. Loading and unloading is a snap.