To ride Arrowhead Transit, please call 1-800-862-0175
Dial A Ride in Northeast MN
Dial-A-Ride is a flexible and personalized public transportation solution for those seeking adaptability in their commute. Unlike traditional routes, Dial-A-Ride offers inner-city, curb-to-curb public transportation with the flexibility you need, providing a quick and efficient journey tailored to your requirements. Arrowhead Transit provides Dial A Ride transportation in Cambridge, Ely, Grand Marais, Virginia, Hermantown, Grand Rapids, and more. You can find our full list of communities served below.
Dial A Ride Fares
- Dial-A-Ride tickets (most counties): $3.00 (One Way)
- Ten Pack Dial-A-Ride ($3.00) bus tickets: $30.00
- Unlimited monthly Dial-A Ride Pass: $54.00
- Ely, Aitkin, Moose Lake, Floodwood, Grand Marais Dial-A-Ride tickets: $2.00 (One Way)
- Ten Pack (Ely, Aitkin, Moose Lake, Floodwood, Grand Marais) Dial-A-Ride ($2.00) bus tickets: $20.00
- Unlimited monthly Dial-A-Ride ($2.00) pass: $36.00
All of our buses have fare boxes. If you would like to purchase bus tickets (instead of paying the fare every time you get on the bus), our bus drivers have tickets they can sell you. Those tickets are in books of ten. You can also purchase the unlimited monthly passes from your driver. To purchase a book of tickets or monthly pass from a driver, you must pay with cash or check. Drivers do not carry change. Learn how to purchase bus tickets in advance with a credit card.
How to Use Dial A Ride
Using Dial-A-Ride is straightforward. Begin by calling our Dial-A-Ride phone number: 1-800-862-0175, and selecting your community (listed below). Our dispatchers will guide you through the next steps, gathering information about your location, desired destination, and preferred travel times.
Select your Community
| Location | Option |
|---|---|
| Aitkin | 4 |
| Cambridge | 12 |
| Carlton/Cloquet | 3 |
| Ely | 1 |
| Floodwood | 3 |
| Grand Marais | 8 |
| Grand Rapids | 4 |
| Hermantown | 9 |
| Hibbing | 14 |
| International Falls | 5 |
| Mountain Iron | 1 |
| Pine City | 6 |
| North Branch | 13 |
| Two Harbors | 7 |
| Virginia | 1 |
Tell the dispatcher:
- Where you are
- Where you want to go
- When you want to get there
- When you want to go back
- Please note that Dial-A-Ride bus service is only available within the city limits of the cities listed above.
- Rides must be scheduled at least one hour in advance, but we recommend calling at least one day in advance to guarantee that there’s space on the bus.
Dial A Ride is that simple!
For an on-demand, door-to-door bus service, you can depend on Arrowhead Transit’s Dial-A-Ride transportation. Simply call the Dial-A-Ride phone number, select your community, and provide the dispatcher with details on the ride you need.If your transportation needs are outside of our Dial A Ride city service areas, visit your county page for more bus service options. We’re committed to providing affordable and accessible public transportation in Northeast Minnesota.