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Public Transportation for Minnesota's Arrowhead & Beyond
Arrowhead Transit: Your Ride
Established in 1974, Arrowhead Transit operates as the primary provider of public transportation in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota. As the largest rural public transportation system in the state, we are committed to delivering reliable services to residents across 10 counties in Northeastern Minnesota: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake, Cook, Carlton, Pine, Chisago, and Isanti.
Northern Minnesota Transportation Services
Arrowhead Transit provides public bus transportation services to customers throughout Northern Minnesota. We are striving to provide a safe and positive experience for all our passengers from the youngest rider to the elderly. We would love to have you become a part of our rider community.
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We offer dial-a-ride services in some communities, have scheduled bus routes in our service area and offer medical transportation. All of our drivers are vetted, trained and geared up to drive with a smile. Let us help you get to your destination safely and in a timely manner.
Recent News
TRC and Arrowhead Transit: 100+ vehicle deployment serving 10 counties in Northeast Minnesota
October 16, 2025
Announcement officially signifies a partnership with Minnesota’s largest rural public transportation system October 16, 2025 – New York, NY and GILBERT, MN, USA: The Routing Company (“TRC”), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform, announces its transformative transit service in partnership with Arrowhead Transit, the primary transportation system in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota… View Article
Arrowhead Transit Named Minnesota Transit System of the Year; Colette Hanson Honored as Transit Professional of the Year
October 8, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2025 Rochester, MN — Tonight at the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) Annual Conference, Arrowhead Transit was named 2025 Transit System of the Year. At the same ceremony, Colette Hanson, Assistant Director of Administration, received the 2025 Transit Professional of the Year Award. “This recognition is about more than buses and… View Article