Transportation Information

Minnesota River Valley Transit

Minnesota River Valley Transit (MRVT) is a Dial-a-Ride (DAR) only transportation service in the cities of Saint Peter, Le Sueur, and Kasota. Call for a same day ride or to schedule a ride up to two weeks in advance at (888)-880-4696. 

Cash only is accepted on the bus or you may call MRVT at (888)-880-4696 to set up an EZ Pay account to pay in advance with a credit or debit card. Visit www.saintpetermn.gov/322/Minnesota-River-Valley-Transit for more information.

MVRT's Dial-a-Ride bus service is available during the following hours:

Saint Peter Service Hours:
6:30AM - 8:00PM Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 7:00PM Saturday

Le Sueur Service Hours: 
7:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday

Kasota Service Hours:
6:30AM - 6:00PM Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 3:30PM Saturday

Legal Holidays with NO Bus Service:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Questions? Call MRVT at (888)-880-4696 or email sherrit@saintpetermn.gov.


True Transit

Booking a Ride: 
True Transit operates Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM. You can book a ride online here: www.truetransit.org or by calling (800)-560-1575.

Rides must be booked by 12:00PM one business day in advance, but you can book up to one month in advance. Passengers choose their pickup and drop off location as well as desired times. Please be prepared 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time; the bus will not wait longer than 3 minutes.

If you are needing a ride that falls outside of the aforementioned times, please contact True Transit at (507)-388-8783 or (800)-560-1575 to see whether special arrangements can be made.

Payment & Fees:
Passenger fares are $5.00 one-way to travel anywhere in Blue Earth, Nicollet, or Le Sueur Counties. They do not provide transportation within Mankato, North Mankato, Saint Peter, or Le Sueur, only into or out of these cities. You can pay in advance or on the bus with cash only with exact change, the drive cannot make change. To pay in advance with a credit or debit card, call (507)-388-8783 Monday-Friday between 8am - 5pm. You can also create an account online at www.truetransit.org/fares/. Your fare will be deducted from your account each time you ride. Once you have created an account, you will need to call (507)-388-8783 for your activation code.

Accessibility:
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or blind may call Minnesota Relay at (800)-627-3529.

All buses have mobility lifts for those who need it. 

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel your trip, please contact True Transit ASAP and no later than two hours before your scheduled pick-up time or you will be recorded as a no-show which may result in a suspension from this service. 

Weather Storm Closings:
True Transit will not operate during dangerous weather. If the service closes, it will be announced on local radio stations and posted on their website and Facebook page. 

Holidays with NO Bus Service:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, or Christmas Day.

Questions? Call True Transit at (507)-388-8783 or (800)-560-1575 or use their contact form here: www.truetransit.org/contact.


Student Senate Shuttle (Gus Bus)

Student Senate traditionally sponsors a free shuttle on Friday and Saturday nights, 9:00PM - 2:00AM, to and from downtown Saint Peter businesses. To make arrangements, please call (888)-880-4696.

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations:
Arborview, Chapelview, Collegeview, Southwest, 3 Flags, International Center, 5th & Jefferson, 7th & Jefferson, and 3rd & Nassau. Any other locations are subject to the driver's discretion.

For more information, visit this website: www.studentsenate.blog.gustavus.edu/gus-bus.

 

Land to Air Express:
Highway 169 Connection/Southern MN Connection & MSP Airport Shuttle

Highway 169 Connection/Southern MN Connection and MSP Airport Shuttle and offers services from Gustavus or the Saint Peter Food Co-op in Saint Peter to and from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and other select locations. Each shuttle offers comfortable seating, complimentary Wi-Fi, free charging outlets, one free carry-on, two free checked bags, and is ADA/Wheelchair Accessible. 

Visit www.landtoairexpress.com for more information on routes, schdules, and fares.

Booking a Ride:
Book a ride through Highway 169/Southern MN Connection here.
Book a ride through MSP Airport Shuttle here.

  • Board the shuttle at 3 Flags on campus near the Jackson Campus Center
  • Ensure that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure to ensure the prompt loading of your luggage, among other necessary preparations.
  • Book your seat early for weekend or holiday travel
  • Visit the Twin Cities for events such as:
    • Sports games at Target Field, US Bank Stadium, TCF Bank Stadium, Target Center Excel Energy Center, or Allianz Field
    • Music concerts at the Excel Energy Center, Target Center, First Ave, or Minnesota Orchestra
    • Broadway plays at The Orpheum or Guthrie Theater The information above can be found on the Land to Air Express website here. 

Routes & Schedules:
Visit www.landtoairexpress.com/bus-routesfor more bus route and schedule information. 

Other Information:
You do not need to be going on an airline to ride Mankato Land to Air Express. They will also take you to the airport where many other forms of transportation are available. From the lower level of the airport's main terminal, there are Jefferson and Greyhound bus services available as well as a limo service to various parts of the state including: St. Cloud, Willmar, Eau Claire, and around the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.