Getting around to visits our colleges doesn’t need to be an obstacle. You have options!
First, check if any of your friends are going to the colleges that interest you. You might be able to get a ride with one of them.
If that isn’t possible, explore the transportation links below. There are options within the Twin Cities as well as to and from the Twin Cities to each community in Greater Minnesota where our colleges are located. Many of the colleges in St. Paul are also near the Green Line light rail. You also can consider popular rideshare options such as Lyft and Uber. View map of campus locations.
Duluth
Institution: St. Scholastica
- Duluth Transit Authority (Duluth and Superior, Wis.)
- Groome Transportation (Duluth, Mall of America, Minnesota State Capitol)
- Jefferson Lines (Collegeville, Duluth, Mall of America, Minneapolis, Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona and numerous other cities in Greater Minnesota)
Mankato / St. Peter
Institutions: Bethany Lutheran, Gustavus
- Land to Air (Mankato, Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and St. Peter)
Twin Cities metro area
Institutions: Augsburg, Bethel, Concordia University, Hamline, Macalester, MCAD, Northwestern, St. Kate’s, St. Thomas
- Amtrak (Fargo-Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona)
- Groome Transportation Duluth, Mall of America, Minnesota State Capitol)
- Jefferson Lines (Collegeville, Duluth, Mall of America, Minneapolis, Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona and numerous other cities in Greater Minnesota)
- Land to Air (Mankato, Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and St. Peter)
- Maple Grove Transit (Maple Grove and downtown Minneapolis)
- Metro Mobility – for those with a disability or health condition (Minneapolis, St. Paul and many Twin Cities metro communities)
- Metro Transit – bus and light rail (Minneapolis, St. Paul and many Twin Cities metro communities)
- Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (Apple Valley, Burnsville, downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul, Eagan, Prior Lake, Rosemount, Savage and Shakopee)
- Northfield Lines – Metro Express (Mall of America, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and Carleton and St. Olaf in Northfield)
- Northstar commuter rail/bus link (Anoka, Big Lake, Coon Rapids, downtown Minneapolis, Elk River, Fridley, Ramsey and connects with buses for service to and from St. Cloud)
- Plymouth Metrolink (Plymouth and downtown Minneapolis)
- SouthWest Transit (Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, downtown Minneapolis, Eden Prairie and Edina)
In addition to popular ride share options such as Lyft and Uber, a wide variety of other personal transportation options are available in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the Evie car share service and various bike, e-bike or scooter rentals such as Bird and Lime in both Minneapolis and St. Paul and Spin and Veo in Minneapolis.
Moorhead
Institution: Concordia College
- Amtrak (Fargo-Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona)
- Jefferson Lines (Collegeville, Duluth, Mall of America, Minneapolis, Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona and numerous other cities in Greater Minnesota)
Northfield
Institutions: Carleton, St. Olaf
- Northfield Lines – Metro Express (Mall of America, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and Carleton and St. Olaf in Northfield)
St. Cloud / Collegeville / St. Joseph
Institutions: Saint Benedict, Saint John’s
- Amtrak (Fargo-Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona)
- Jefferson Lines (Collegeville, Duluth, Mall of America, Minneapolis, Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona and numerous other cities in Greater Minnesota)
- Northstar commuter rail/bus link (Anoka, Big Lake, Coon Rapids, downtown Minneapolis, Elk River, Fridley, Ramsey and connects with buses for service to and from St. Cloud)
Winona
Institution: Saint Mary’s
- Amtrak (Fargo-Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona)
- Jefferson Lines (Collegeville, Duluth, Mall of America, Minneapolis, Moorhead, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona and numerous other cities in Greater Minnesota)
Still need help?
If you need more guidance, consider contacting the college admissions office regarding your transportation concerns. They might be able to provide some helpful advice.