Mission: To provide affordable means to Northfield, the Twin Cities and MSP airport for the majority of the student body.
Going to the Twin Cities?
- Makes several round trips to the Twin Cities area Friday through Sunday.
- Stops include Mall of America, the MSP International Airport, and downtown St. Paul.
Going to the airport (or coming back) on a college break?
- Break Shuttles to MSP 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):
Transportation Security Administration.
Going somewhere in Northfield?
The college no longer provides daily transportation into Northfield. Analysis of ridership and destination showed a need, but not every day. Students can plan and ride the Northfield Connection or the Love Bus 5 out of 7 days a week. St. Olaf supports shared ridership and sustainable transportation.
- Free shuttle on Sunday afternoon and Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
- The scheduled route includes both colleges, Bridge Square (downtown Northfield), Heritage Square, and Target/Cub/Applebee's.
- Free shuttle on 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.
- Daytime transportation to locations within the Northfield city limits.
- $1 p/ride for anyone in Northfield.
- College sponsored service that provides a safe late-night escort for students who must walk to or from campus after dark.
Going out of town?
BUS TO MOVIES ON SATURDAY NIGHTS (MOVIE BUS)
- $5 provides transportation to and from the Lakeville Muller Family Theatre 21 and a discounted movie ticket.
- a web-based communication for students needing or offering rides throughout the year.
Have you tried the Ride Board?
FAQ:
I'm a student, but I can't order a bus ticket at StolafTickets.com...
Available to STUDENTS only. Students must use stolaf username and stolaf email address when creating profile in the system via the left-hand side of the login page. Otherwise it thinks you are 'general public' and tickets aren't available.
Why did you stop providing shuttles to the Megabus?
We sold shuttle 21 tickets to students in 07-08. For those students, we spent approximately 35% of our transportation time explaining things.
This small number, the unpredictable service and schedule of the bus, and the large amount of staff hours needed to manage helped form the decision to not continue.
We encourgage students to use the Ride Board or the stolaf-extra list to find shared rides. See here for more ideas.
How long will it take for shuttles to get to MSP from St. Olaf?
Please allow at least 60 minutes for arrival at the airport. Plan flights accordingly.
What if there are weather delays at the airport for my return to campus?
Students holding tickets can take any later bus. Please print the transportation schedule and carry it with you in case of emergency.
Due to weather conditions, traffic and/or road construction, it is not always possible for the bus to be exactly on time. Riders should be alert and flexible in the event of such conditions. Individuals missing a scheduled bus assume responsibility for their transportation needs, including all payments.
Neither St. Olaf nor Carleton guarantees the operation of the busses, nor do they take the responsibility for missed busses. Riders assume all overnight and travel expenses if a Co-op bus is canceled due to weather.
