SW Prime Service along 494 Corridor/MSP Airport

Beginning Monday March 15th, SW Prime on-demand service will expand to the I-494 corridor with service zones between 78th and 77th Streets to the north and American Blvd to the south.

Destinations and fares are listed below. This service will have 'same-day scheduling' for all destinations except for the MSP Airport (MSP Airport will have the ability to book rides up to two weeks in advance).

SW Prime is available Monday-Friday, 6:30am-7:00pm and services the communities of Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, & Victoria.  Reservations are taken until 6:30pm.

To and from SWT Service Area and Best Buy HQ -$4/ride

To and from SWT Service Area and Mall of America - $6/ride

To and from SWT Service Area and MSP Airport - $8/ride (parties of 3-5 is a flat fare/rate of $20 each way, groups larger than 5 people will pay an additional $8/person)

Have questions? Want more info? Call us! We will happily and helpfully answer any questions and tell you all about our new SW Prime Service that runs to and from the airport and points in between. Call us at 952-949-2287.

New Grocery Getter Service through SW Prime

Need some essential items at the grocery store? SouthWest Transit is now making it a little easier.

"Grocery Getter" service will provide $2 rides (one way) on SW Prime to and from select grocery stores in the SW Prime service area (Shakopee not included).

Use SW Prime Monday - Friday between 9:00am and 12:00pm to go to the following locations - and the ride is only $2.00

Rides must be booked over the phone, so call today and get to:

• Cub Foods
• Lunds & Byerlys
• Target
• Wal-Mart
• Aldi
• Costco
• Coopers
• Kowalski's

SW Prime Grocery Getter ... This is not your mom's wood-grain station wagon!

Call today ... 952-797-7463

Note: Passenger must keep all groceries/bags in control while on bus

As stay-home restrictions begin to be lifted, we look forward to welcoming you back to riding the bus.

We have plans in place to continue doing everything possible to ensure the safety of everyone using our services.

• Cleaning of buses & stations multiple times daily

• Limiting bus capacity/seating to one person per alternated row on large buses, allowing social distancing

• Spare buses will be available and deployed as needed to allow for proper social distancing while keeping buses on schedule

• Floors in our stations are marked with proper social distancing markers

• Additional parking in ramps will be opened as needed

• Drivers are all masked while operating any vehicle

• Cabin air filters routinely changed

The order has come down from the Metropolitan Council, through the Governor. Effective Monday, May 18 riders will be required to wear a face-covering while onboard public transportation. If you do not have a face-covering, please ask the driver, or check with a customer service representative and one will be provided.

Now, More than ever ... We need YOU to do your part!

Complying with the face-covering request is absolutely critical in assuring the continued operation of all SWT Services that many people rely on. If past riders are staying away from riding the bus because they don’t feel safe, they won’t come back until they do.

Please! Out of respect to those around you ... Your family, our family, grandmothers, children, mom, dad, Uncle Tony, the cashier at the store ... Please wear a face covering while in public and especially if taking public transportation.

When you are ready, SWT looks forward to welcoming you back!

Take SW Prime MD to your next medical appointment!

What is SW Prime MD? 

SW Prime MD is a public transit service to non-emergency medical services. 

Where does SW Prime MD Operate?

SW Prime MD provides non-emergency medical transportation to any medical facility in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria. Ridgeview facilities in Waconia and Excelsior, as well as medical facilities in select areas of Minnetonka and Edina, are also included in SW Prime MD's service area. 
Riders may be picked up and dropped off in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, Carver, and Victoria. 

How do I request a ride? 

Rides to medical services may be booked up to 14 days in advance. Return rides are on-demand and can be requested once you are ready to return from your appointment. 
To request a ride, call 952-SWPRIME (952-797-7463). Reservationists are available to assist you Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. 

How much does it cost? 

The cost is $5 each way. However, Ridgeview is providing a $5/ride subsidy, which brings the cost to $0 each way for those riding to and from Ridgeview facilities.  
Children 5 and under ride free. 

What are the service hours?

SW Prime MD operates Monday-Friday, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. 

SW Prime MD will take you to ANY medical facility in the shaded area - even dental and vision offices! If you're not sure whether or not your clinic falls into the shaded area, call us at 952-949-2287 for assistance. 

SW Prime MD also services St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee.