SW Prime MD

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

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 $10 each way. However, Ridgeview is providing a $5/ride subsidy, which brings the cost to only $5 each way for those riding to 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.

SW Perks

Earn prizes for riding, connecting and referring!

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!

Ops Advisory Committee

Join us January 28th!

SouthWest Transit wants YOU to be a part of the SouthWest Transit Ops Advisory Committee!

The next meeting will be held:

Tuesday, January 28th
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
At the new SouthWest Station (Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie)

What is the SouthWest Transit Ops Advisory Committee?

This committee is for you... our riders. Along with a few key people from the agency, we meet quarterly in a round-table setting to discuss all things related to SouthWest Transit - our services, our facilities, our people, etc. This is all in an effort to continually improve our service.

SW Prime rides to and from the meeting are available free of charge!
A light snack and beverages will be provided
All attendees will be eligible to win a gift card

Interested in joining us?
Please RSVP to John at 952-974-3105

Bus Buddy Program

Interested? Click for More Info

What is it?

An experienced bus rider with excellent customer assistance skills who wants to help others discover the benefits of riding the bus.

Bus Buddy Candidates:

Candidate should be patient, flexible, resourceful and have good communication skills.
Candidate should be able to adapt to different learning styles.

Primary Duties:

Meet with a new rider and provide individual bus instruction from their home, to their Park & Ride of choice, and to their destination of choice.
Help make the new rider comfortable with taking public transportation.

Interested? Fill out the form below!

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