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titleMini-Bus/UNW Van Shuttle Services

A mini-bus service called the Roseville Area Circulator will make several regular stops at the Southeast residence (just off campus) throughout the day (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) year around. This service stops at major malls/stores in the area. Check with the Student Center desk (ext. 5307) or on theROCK for the schedule.A UNW campus van service (the Shuttle) is available to transport students around campus and within a short radius of the campus from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m. daily. The complete schedule of stops is available on the Rock (Not available during summer). There is no cost for this service. More information about the shuttle pick up times can be found here.


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titleMetro Transit City Bus System

The public transportation system in the Twin Cities is called the Metro Transit. It consists of a bus and light rail system serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs. To obtain information regarding detailed maps of specific routes, service times, major bus stops and fares call 612-373-3333 , or visit  www.metrotransit.org, or pick up maps at the student center front desk.Metro Transit City Bus .

How to Ride Metro Lines

To learn how to ride the Metro busses and light rails, watch this video.

Fares

Prices for riding city buses or the light rails are subject to change. Specific prices are listed on-line online at www.metrotransit.org or when calling 612-373-3333for information. It is less expensive if you don't You may use cash and or buy a SuperSaver card or special cheaper monthly passesGo-To card. The peak fare times are weekdays from 6–9 a.m. and from 3:30–6:30 p.m.

Light Rail

Another option for faster travel is the Light Rail, a train that runs between downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Mall of America in Bloomington and is scheduled to run to downtown St. Paul as well in the next year. Scheduling and more information can be found at http://metrotransit.org/light-rail.aspx. 


 Taxicabs
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titleTaxis
Taxicabs, Uber, and Lyfts

Taxicabs

Taxicabs in the Twin Cities are fairly expensive and therefore not recommended as a primary mode of transportation. For short trips, there is a minimum fare posted in the cab. Taxicab service is listed in the Yellow Pages telephone directory under TAXICABS.

Uber and Lyft

Uber and Lyft are transportation service companies offering car rides, food delivery, and bicycle-sharing through mobile apps. The transportation services are charged based on the distance you travel with the Uber and Lyft drivers. You can find the Uber and Lyft applications in the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device.

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