Transportation
- These transportation options are currently available at St. Olaf College and are subject to change
- Final schedules and fee rates will be available after July 1, at www.stolaf.edu/stulife/sa/
- Most transportation is sponsored by both Carleton & St. Olaf Student Activities Offices and Student Governments.
Local Transportation Options
Northfield Transit
- Service to locations within Northfield city limits
- Dial-A-Ride – Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am 4:30 pm; Stops based on request
- Free tokens with St. Olaf student ID available at Buntrock Commons
Co-op Bus
- Service to Mall of America, MSP Airport, & Crowne Plaza Hotel –downtown riverfront
- Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
- Reservations and tickets are required for all riders and should be made 24 hours in advance at the Buntrock Information Desk
- $5 for a one-way ticket
Northfield Connection
- Service to locations in Northfield
- Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 5:00– 8:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Scheduled stops: St. Olaf, Carleton, Bridge Square, Heritage Square, and Cub/Target
- Free with St. Olaf student ID (no reservation required)
Love Bus
- Friday & Saturday evenings, 6:30 pm – 10:45 pm
- Scheduled stops: St. Olaf, Carleton, Bridge Square, Heritage Square, & Target/Cub
- Free with St. Olaf student ID (no reservation required)
The Movie Bus
- A minimal fee includes transportation to and from the Lakeville 21 Theatre, in Lakeville, plus a discount on the movie ticket
- Saturday evenings only
- Sign up in the Office of Student Activities (Buntrock 107) prior to Friday, 4:00 pm
Safe Ride
- Public Safety sponsored ride service providing safe late-night escort to students
- Operated entirely by students, available daily during the academic year
- 7:00 pm to 1:00 am
- Rides arranged by calling x 3666
Ride Board
- For students needing or offering non-local rides throughout the year
- On-line service is located under transportation at www.stolaf.edu/stulife/sa/
Getting to the Airport
Traveling to the airports in the Twin Cities takes approximately 45 minutes when weather and road conditions are good
- Carriers operating in the Twin Cities are located at the MSP International (Lindbergh) terminal as well as the HHH Charter (Humphrey) terminal
- Link for airport/airlines information http://www.mspairport.com/msp/Airlines/passenger.aspx
- When planning your air travel, consult the Airport-Only Break Shuttle and Co-op Bus schedules first to ensure economical travel from St. Olaf to the airport and back
- The newest carrier in the twin cities is Southwest Airlines, at the Humphrey terminal
- The MSP Intl (Lindbergh) and HHH Charter (Humphrey) terminals are minutes apart and are connected by (free) Light Rail service
DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL PLANS FOR DECEMBER UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR FINALS SCHEDULE
Airport-Only Break Shuttles
- Shuttles are scheduled for campus breaks only
- Reservations and tickets are required for all riders and should be made 48 hours in advance online at www.stolaf.edu/stulife/sa/ or at the Buntrock Information Desk
- $15 for a one-way ticket to or from the MSP Airport
- Service to Mall of America, MSP Airport, & Crowne Plaza Hotel –downtown riverfront
- Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
- Reservations and tickets are required for all riders and should be made 24 hours in advance at the Buntrock Information Desk
- $5 for a one-way ticket
Private Transportation Options
EcoTrans (Shuttle service based in Northfield)
- (888) 492-7433 or (507) 664-3859, Transportation to Twin Cities, MSP airport , and Rochester, MN, www.GoEcoTrans.com
A & R Taxi, Inc.
- Advance reservations requested, (507) 664-9474, flat rate available for 1 or more passengers
Taxi First Choice
- (507) 339-1651, 1-866-444-9646, www.YouArriveOnTime.com
Top Notch Transportation (Northfield business)
- (612) 600-8794, TNT provides luxury transportation for up to 7 people to any destination (airport, train station, universities, shopping and to hospitals). Call for more information and quotes
Aspen Travel Taxi & Limo
- (888) 662-7736 – Airport service only
Jefferson Bus Lines
- Stops at the Big Steer Travel Center (7 miles west of campus) 6 times daily, traveling north to Minneapolis/St. Paul & south to Des Moines and Kansas City
- For bus information, call toll free (507) 645-6082 or (888) 864-2832, www.jeffersonlines.com
Amtrak
- Scheduled trains in and out of the Twin Cities, (800) 872-7245, www.amtrak.com
MegaBus
- For inexpensive bus transportation from Chicago to: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee, Madison, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and St. Louis
- For information and reservations www.megabus.com/us/
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- (507) 664-9944
