Transportation

There are a variety of transportation options on this page. Please note that not everything listed here is sponsored by St. Olaf.

New and Noteworthy

Northfield Lines, a local transportation company is starting The Metro EXPRESS, a daily service to and from the Twin Cities.

Tickets for online purchase NOW AVAILABLE!

Faculty/Staff info here.

You can also find Northfield Lines, Inc. on Facebook.

Van-GO!

The college is working with a vendor to provide daily transportation in and around Northfield to support students community service, off-campus student-work, medical appointments, and classes at Carleton.

Hours are 7am - 10am and 3pm - 7pm.

 

Going to the airport (or coming back) on a college break?

BREAK SHUTTLES (click here for schedules)

  • Break Shuttles to MSP (and back) are $15 one-way.
  • Shuttle tickets: http://www.stolaftickets.com
  • On-line bus tickets available to STUDENTS only - you must use your stolaf username and stolaf email address in your profile to access STUDENT tickets.
  • Need help with the stolaftickets web process? Click here.
Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (MSP):

Passenger Airlines

Transportation Security Administration.

 

Going somewhere in Northfield?

New Name! Students can plan and ride THE LOCAL BUS 5 out of 7 days a week. (The LOCAL BUS is simply a combination of the Norfthfield Conectinon and the Love Bus.) St. Olaf supports shared ridership and sustainable transportation.

THE LOCAL BUS (click for schedule)

  • Free shuttle on Sunday afternoon and Tuesday, Thursday,  Friday and Saturday evenings.  
  • The scheduled route includes both colleges, Bridge Square (downtown Northfield), Heritage Square, and  Target/Cub/Applebee's.
  • Stops at Jesse James Lanes (bowling) by request to driver Saturday nights ONLY.
  • Stops at Ice Arena by request to driver.

Van-GO!

The college is working with a vendor to provide daily transportation in and around Northfield to support students community service, off-campus student-work, medical appointments, and classes at Carleton.

  • Hours are 7am - 10am and 3pm - 7pm.
  • Free for students
  • Click the link above for detailed information

 

SAFE RIDE

  • College sponsored service that provides a safe late-night escort for students who must walk to or around campus after dark.
  • Call x3666.

NORTHFIELD TRANSIT

  • Limited daytime transportation to locations within the Northfield city limits.
  • Students can pick up free tokens at the Buntrock Front Desk. Limit 2 p/ID. If more than 2 are needed, contact Kris Vatter.
  • $1 per ride without complimentary token.

 

Going out of town?

BUS TO MOVIES ON SATURDAY NIGHTS (MOVIE BUS)

RIDE BOARD

  • a web-based communication for students needing or offering rides throughout the year.

 

Going to the Twin Cities?

ThThings to do in Minneapolis

Twin Cities Guide

Things to do in St. Paul

Pulse of the Twin Cities

Twin Cities Tours

Grand Avenue

 

CO-OP BUS (no longer provided)

 

OTHER, PRIVATE, TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

ST. OLAF TRANSPORTATION POLICIES