• Online, the most comprehensive site is Metro Transit.
• On campus, schedule racks are located:
  • Coffman Memorial Union commuter lounge
  • St. Paul Student Center, near information desk
  • West Bank Skyway Store
  • PTS main office, 511 Washington Avenue SE, 3rd floor

More than 35 routes come directly to the U. Check routes and times with your local provider.
(Time-saver Tip: Metro Transit lists every metro area route. From the home page, use “Select a Route” or “Quick Trip Planner”)
Anoka County Transit (Anoka, Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Elk River, Fridley, Ramsey)
Blue Express (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 Metro Transit (Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Victoria)

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Metro Transit has put together a helpful section for new riders full of tips and info. Or call 800-NEWRIDER.

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Other area provider fares may be higher depending on the service. Riders can save substantially by purchasing a U-Pass ($84 a semester), Metropass ($65 per month) or SuperSaver Card.

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The Hiawatha Line travels from downtown Minneapolis to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.

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• Downtown East/Metrodome Station – Take westbound Metro Transit bus #3, #16, or #50 along Washington Avenue from East or West Bank. For the eastbound return, the same routes leave the Metrodome stop every 3 minutes during peak travel times. Transfer to the campus connector for St. Paul campus.
• Cedar/Riverside Station – Walk from West Bank in about 12 minutes. Or take Metro Transit bus #22 southbound on Cedar Avenue.

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