Transportation Options
You have a few options to get around town and beyond. All the options that we know of are listed below. However, if you know of other options or just have questions, send us an email. You can also leave comments below to help us improve our transportation options.
You may also call x3999, or if off-campus, (507) 786-3999
The Local Bus
Operates Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Sunday Afternoons from 1PM to 3:30 PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 PM to 7:30 PM
Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM to 10:45 PM
Stops at both colleges, Bridge Square (downtown Northfield, Heritage Square, Target, Cub and Applebee’s)
Click here for the schedule
Northfield Transit
Operates Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Call (507) 654-7250 to schedule a ride.
Northfield Transit will pick you up from any location in Northfield but you must call first.
You can get free tokens at the Buntrock front desk otherwise it costs $1 per ride.
Break Airport Shuttles
Operates only immediately before and after breaks
You must buy tickets 48 hours in advance from Northfield Lines
It costs $10 one-way
Limit of one bag or suit case plus one carry-on per rider
Movie Bus
Operates on Saturday Evenings only
Goes to the Lakeville 21 Theater
Only costs $5 for a movie ticket and a ride
For a guranteed seat, go to the Student Activities Office (BC107) prior to 4 p.m. on Friday, or you can buy a ticket the night of
Show up at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday in front of Buntrock
Ride Board
Post a ride or look for a ride with others near to where you want to go
Click here to access the RideBoard
Northfield Metro Express
Shuttle Service 3 times daily, 7 days a week
Stops at Carleton, St. Olaf, Northfield Park & Ride, and MSP Airport
Click here for more info
Van-Go
Operates Monday-Friday from 7 AM to 6PM.
Can be used for service work, working in a school, going to the doctor’s. Not to be used for shopping or dining.
Call or text 507-291-6168 to get a ride from the front of Buntrock
Click here for more info and track the van
Taxi Services
Taxi First Choice (507) 645-4447
