Assistance
Transit and mobility resources
Every Hennepin County resident deserves transportation that is safe, easy, and affordable. We are working to expand options. Learn about transit and mobility resources available to you now. You may already have more choices than you know.
Transit options
There are several transit services in the Twin Cities metro area to help get you to your destination. Unless otherwise noted, all transit services are available to everyone and are wheelchair and ADA accessible.
Metro Transit
Metro Transit is the primary transit service provider in the region, Metro Transit buses and trains run on fixed routes with set schedules.
Metro Micro
Currently serving: North Minneapolis, Roseville, Woodbury, Bloomington, Blaine
You can get picked up and dropped off anywhere within their service area. This is a shared ride service using mini-buses. Metro Micro is a new service of Metro Transit, and more communities will be added.
To book a ride:
- Download the free app:
- Or call 651-602-1170
Transit Link
This is a shared-ride public transportation service for the Twin Cities metro area where regular route transit service is infrequent or unavailable. It's for trips that can’t be accomplished on regular transit routes alone. You can request a trip from one to five business days in advance.
To book a ride:
- Call Transit Link at 651-602-5465
Plymouth Metrolink
Plymouth Metrolink offers Express commuter service to and from downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.
Plymouth Metrolink Click-and-Ride
On-demand shuttle service anywhere in Plymouth and select locations outside the city. Book through the Click-and-Ride app.
Maple Grove Transit
Maple Grove Transit offers express commuter service to and from Downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.
Maple Grove My Ride
Make an advance reservation for shared-ride, curb-to-curb service.
To book a ride:
- Call 763-493-2200
MVTA
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) operates local, express, reverse commute, and suburb-to-suburb fixed route transit service throughout the south metro.
Currently serving: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Rosemount, Savage, Eagan, Prior Lake, and Shakopee.
MVTA Connect
Book shared-ride, curb-to-curb service throughout the south metro.
To book a ride:
SouthWest Transit
SouthWest Transit operates, local and express bus, rideshare and shuttle service throughout the southwest metro.
Currently serving: Minneapolis, Edina, Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria.
SW Prime
This on-demand rideshare serves the Southwest metro and other select destinations.
To book a ride:
- Download the free app:
- Or, call 952-792-7463
Waiver- eligible transit services
Metro Mobility
This is a shared ride public transportation service for certified riders who are unable to use regular, fix-route buses due to a disability or health condition. Rides are provided for any purpose.
To book a ride:
- First, setup an online account by contacting Metro Mobility at 651-602-111 or metromobility@metc.state.mn.us
Metro Move
This is a shared-ride public transportation service for people who have a disability and are served by certain waivers. Example waivers are Brain Injury, Community Access for Disability Inclusion, Developmental Disabilities. Metro Move offers regularly scheduled trips to access day support services, jobs, and community resources.
To book a ride:
Statewide transit resources
For transit travel options outside the Twin Cities metro area, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has resources to help plan your trip.
Community-based transit options
- Additional options may be available through your housing community, service or medical provider(s), day service or care provider(s), or community sources like family, friends, or Facebook Community Rides.
- Taxis, Lyft or Uber are also options. You can book and pay for these through their applications. If you are eligible for waivers, the waiver may be able to pay some of the cost of your ride. Generally, prices vary and often are higher than other options on this webpage.
Paying for public transportation
There are several ways to make paying for transit easier or more affordable. Many services have apps or online payment options available that let you pay for your ticket in advance.
For most regular buses, fares are paid as you get on. For rapid bus and light rail service, you pay before you get on at a kiosk at the station.
Prepay or get passes for regional regular-route buses and trains
Ride for $1 if you have lower income
Free van rides from the Minneapolis VA Medical center for veterans
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- Disabled Minnesota veterans can use public transportation at no charge with a valid Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC)
Transportation to medical appointments for people on medical assistance
Waivers for seniors and people with disabilities
Waivers are available to older adults and people with disabilities to help cover costs of transportation and other supports, through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.