Twins Express

Weekdays, April 5 - August 24

Let SouthWest Transit Take You Out to the Ball Game with Quick, Easy and Convenient Service from:

• SouthWest Station - Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie
  
• SouthWest Village - Hwy 212 & Hwy 101, Chanhassen
• East Creek Station - Hwy 212 & Hwy 41, Chaska
• Carver Station - Hwy 212 & Jonathan Carver Pkwy, Carver

RETURN TIMES

• 20 minutes after the last out of the 7th inning*
• 20 minutes after the last out of the game 

*Due to limited resources during the MN State Fair, the 7th inning bus will not be available August 23 & 24. 

DROP-OFF AND RETURN LOCATION

• LOWER LEVEL OF THE 4TH ST RAMP (GARAGE C)
• From Gate 3 of Target Field walk one block along 3rd Ave. to the 4th St. ramp
• Board the bus on the lower level of the ramp

FARES

$5/Round-Trip
Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free 
Cash and Go-To Cards Accepted 

SouthWest Transit Concert Express

Skip the traffic and parking hassles... Ride to this summer's hottest concerts in comfort and style!

Service To: 

• Kenny Chesney - May 5th, US Bank Stadium
• The Eagles & Jimmy Buffet - June 30th, Target Field
• Luke Bryan & Sam Hunt - July 21st, Target Field
• Journey & Def Leppard - July 27th, Target Field
• Beyonce & Jay-Z - August 8th, US Bank Stadium
• Zach Brown Band & One Republic - August 10th, Target Field

Schedule for US Bank Stadium Concerts:

Schedule for Target Field Concerts:

Return:

Buses return 30 minutes after the end of the concert. Board the bus where you were dropped off. 

Fares:

$5 Round-Trip, Cash Only
Children 5 & Under Ride Free

Please call ahead for groups of 10 or more to 952-949-2BUS (2287)

SW Ride Begins Monday, April 23rd

What is SW Ride?

SW Ride is SouthWest Transit's bike rental program, which runs April 23rd to October 19th. Bikes are available to rent for the whole season or daily. 

How Do I Rent a Bike for the Day? 

Daily bike rentals are available at the customer service desk at SouthWest Station for only $4/day. 

How Do I Rent a Bike for the Season? 

Fill out the application below. Once your application is received, a customer service agent will contact you with information on when and where you can pick up the bike. 

How Much Does It Cost?

Pickup Between 4/23-5/11: $75
Pickup Between 5/14/-6/8: $65
Pickup Between 6/11-7/13: $55
Pickup Between 7/16-8/10: $45
Pickup 8/13 or Later: $35

All bikes are due back to SouthWest Transit by Friday, October 19th.

Seasonal Rental Application 

For a PDF of the application, click here

What is SW Perks?

SW Perks is SouthWest Transit's new rewards program. Our riders can earn points for riding, connecting on social media, and referring friends to SouthWest Transit.
Riders can connect their Go-To cards to earn points faster! Connect your Go-To Card, MetroPass, College Pass, or U-Pass to your account and receive points every time you use that card to pay for your ride.

How Do I Sign Up for SW Perks?

Signing up for SW Perks is completely free! Click here to sign up today. All current and new SouthWest Transit riders are eligible for this free program.

Don't miss out on the fun and great perks! Set up your account today at perks.swtransit.org!

SW Cares

Each month, SouthWest Transit asks for your feedback on important topics such as route planning, bus and station amenities, marketing initiatives, and more through our SW Cares questionnaire. Your responses to this monthly questionnaire help guide us as we strive to make SouthWest Transit even better. 

This month, SW Cares is searching for SouthWest Transit Brand Advocates and Focus Group Participants. 
SW Transit Brand Advocates:

• Must be familiar with SouthWest Transit's services and be willing to share information about these services with others. 
• Help other riders feel welcomed and comfortable on the bus.
• Attend quarterly feedback sessions with SouthWest Transit employees.
• Are featured on SouthWest Transit's website and social media pages.
• Reguarly interact with SouthWest Transit on social media platforms.

If you're interested, please complete the following survey:

2017-2018 Snow Emergency Schedule:

If a Snow Emergency is declared in the AM, the Snow Emergency Schedule will run all day.

SNOWSTORM GUIDELINES

 If a major snowstorm occurs in the SouthWest Transit service area, SouthWest Transit will  announce its decision to either:

                -Run all routes

                -Run the Snow Emergency schedule

                        or

-Cancel all serviceprior to the start of our weekday morning routes.

 How will you know if a Snow Emergency has been declared?

• Visit SWTransit.org for updated information. Updated information can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and the SW Transit phone app.
• Official announcements regarding SouthWest Transit limited or cancelled service will be broadcast on radio on WCCO (830 AM) and on television on WCCO and KSTP.
• Call 952-949-2BUS (2287). Our staff or voice mail message will offer up-to-date information.

IF A SNOW EMERGENCY IS   DECLARED LATER IN THE DAY:

• If SWT runs regular service in the AM and conditions rapidly deteriorate during the day with schools and businesses closing, we MAY run Snow Emergency service beginning in the early afternoon. All SWT Express Buses will display “SNOW EMERGENCY” alternating with “ALL SOUTHWEST STOPS.”
• Updated information will be available at 952-949-2287, swtransit.org, Facebook, Twitter and on our phone app.
• All buses displaying “Snow Emergency” will go to SouthWest Station, where you might need to transfer to a shuttle bus to get to the location (P&R or street side stop) you started from in the morning.
• Please be patient and be prepared to wait in our Customer Service area at SouthWest Station so we can group people together who are going in the same direction.
• SW PRIME will operate but will not take any new ride requests. Those riders who need a return trip will be accommodated.
• Washington Ave N (Downtown) will not be serviced. The first Downtown stop will be at Marquette Ave & 4^th St.
• Red Flex buses will begin as scheduled, but will be subject to significant delays.
• Red Flex buses will not “flex” from their standard routing. Passengers must board along the scheduled routing.
• The Flex Shuttle will operate as scheduled.
• Depending on conditions, we will attempt to resume the remainder of our normal express schedule after 7:00 pm.

Express Service Via Route 698 ONLY:

Eastbound: 

Westbound: 

Shuttle transfers to reach SouthWest village, Chanhassen Station, East Creek Station, and Carver Station may occur.

• Red Flex service WILL OPERATE as close to scheduled times as possible, but expect significant delays

                 -Red Flex service will not “flex” from its standard routing

                 -Red Flex passengers must board along the scheduled routing

• Washington Ave. N. in Downtown Minneapolis WILL NOT BE SERVICED
• SW Prime WILL NOT OPERATE

TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.