Special Events Shuttle Service
Renaissance Festival Service*:
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Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) August 17 – September 29 and Festival Friday, September 27
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No Service Labor Day, September 2
Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the events are cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled.
RenFest Bus Departure and Return Times:
Please note: These schedules are for September 14 & 15 and are subject to change for future service dates.
SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) and SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) Schedule PDF
Carver Station and East Creek Station (Chaska) Schedule PDF
Round-Trip Fare Options:
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under: Free
- Disabled Veterans with proper ID: Free
SouthWest Transit adheres to the Renaissance Festival’s guidelines on Dogs and Weapons. For more information and to read their guidelines, visit their website here.
Reminder! When you purchase a ride, you are not purchasing for a specific a day and time, you can use your ticket whenever it's convenient for you during our service to the fairs! Please note, because you can use your tickets for any day and time, prepaid fares will not be refunded if the fairs are closed for any reason.
Discount Day**:
RenFest Military Day Rides: September 15
- All military, active and retired with proper ID: $3
- Disabled veterans with proper ID: Free
**Discount Day fares are available at the stations when paying with cash or with credit card. Military Day discounts cannot be combined with any other SouthWest Transit discount offers.
Ways to buy a Ride Ticket:
In Advance
- Download the Token Transit App for ios or Android and follow the instructions (Activate your pass only when ready to board the shuttle (bus), please show your pass upon boarding)
On-site during the RenFest service
- Ride tickets can be purchased onsite during the fair service with cash or credit card
Please note, Go-To Cards are not accepted for special event shuttle fares
Ski-U-Mah! Your Game Day Shuttle
August 29 - November 23 Service (All Home Games)
- September 14 - Gophers vs. Nevada
- September 21 - Gophers vs. Iowa
- October 5 - Gophers vs. USC
- October 26 - Gophers vs. Maryland
- November 23 - Gophers vs. Penn State
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled game.
Shuttle Departure Times:
|
Game Start Time |
East Creek Station Hwy 212 & Hwy 41 |
SouthWest Village Hwy 212 & Hwy 101 |
SouthWest Station Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Dr |
Drop Off Time Huntington Bank Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | 9:00am | 9:10am | 9:20am | 10:00am |
| 2:30pm | 12:30pm | 12:40pm | 12:50pm | 1:30pm |
| 6:30pm | 4:30pm | 4:40pm | 4:50pm | 5:30pm |
| 7:00pm | 5:00pm | 5:10pm | 5:20pm | 6:00pm |
*Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the end of the game.
Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
Round-Trip Fares
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under Ride Free
- Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free
Purchase Options in Advance:
- Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
- Create an account
- Select your event
- Select your date/time
- Buy now (make sure it is activated)
- We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)
Purchase Options at time of Departure:
- Exact change (no change will be provided)
Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare
SKOL!! Your Winning Ride to Vikings Home Games
Vikings Pre-season Game Service
- August 10 - Vikings vs. Raiders
September 15 - December 29 Service* (All home regular season games)
- September 15 - Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers
- September 22 - Vikings vs. Houston Texas
- October 20 - Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
- November 3 - Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts
- December 1 - Vikings vs. Arizona Cardinals
- December 8 - Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons
- December 16 - Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
- December 29 - Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If an event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded.
Small note: For those using SouthWest Station, be mindful of the city construction and detours. Northbound Prairie Center Drive from our station will not be accessible as of August 13. See THIS PDF for a visual of the detour.
Shuttle Departure Times:
|
Game Start Time |
East Creek Station Hwy 212 & Hwy 41 Chaska |
SouthWest Village Hwy 212 & Hwy 101 Chanhassen |
SouthWest Station Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Dr Eden Prairie |
Drop Off US Bank Stadium |
|
12:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
10:10 AM |
10:20 AM |
11:00 PM |
|
3:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
1:10 PM |
1:20 PM |
2:00 PM |
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3:25 PM |
1:25 PM |
1:35 PM |
1:45 PM |
2:25 PM |
|
7:15 PM |
5:15 PM |
5:25 PM |
5:35 PM |
6:15 PM |
|
7:20 PM |
5:20 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:40 PM |
6:20 PM |
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the end of the game.
Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
- Gateway Ramp (Washington Ave & 3rd St)
- Click here to view the Shuttle Pick Up and Drop Off locations
Round-Trip Fares
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under Ride Free
- Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free
Purchase Options in Advance:
- Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
- Create an account
- Select your event
- Select your date/time
- Buy now (make sure it is activated)
- We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)
Purchase Options at time of Departure:
- Exact change (no change will be provided)
Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare
Ballpark Bound: Hop on the Twins Shuttle
- September 9 - 11
- September 13 - 15 (Concert on September 13, please see note below)
- September 24 - 29
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled game.
Small note: For those using SouthWest Station, be mindful of the city construction and detours. Northbound Prairie Center Drive from our station will not be accessible as of August 13. See THIS PDF for a visual of the detour.
Shuttle Departure Times:
| Game Start Time | East Creek Station | SouthWest Village | SouthWest Station | Drop Off Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Field | Hwy 212 & Hwy 41 Chaska |
Hwy 212 & Hwy 101 Chanhassen |
Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Dr Eden Prairie |
Target Field - 7th St. Ramp (Ramp A) |
| 12:10 PM | 10:10 AM | 10:20 AM | 10:30 AM | 11:10 AM** |
| 1:10 PM | 11:10 AM | 11:20 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:10 PM** |
| 2:10 PM | 12:10 PM | 12:20 PM | 12:30 PM | 1:10 PM** |
| 3:10 PM | 1:10 PM | 1:20 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:10 PM** |
| 6:10 PM | 4:10 PM | 4:20 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:10 PM** |
| 6:40 PM | 4:40 PM | 4:50 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:40 PM** |
| 7:10 PM | 5:10 PM | 5:20 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:10 PM** |
**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the last out of the game
- (On nights with fireworks or drone shows, the return bus leaves 30 minutes after fireworks or drone shows end)
- (On nights with concerts buses leave 30 minutes after the game ends and additional buses leave 30 minutes after the concert end)
Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
Round-Trip Fares
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under Ride Free
- Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free
Purchase Options in Advance:
- Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
- Create an account
- Select your event
- Select your date/time
- Buy now (make sure it is activated)
- We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)
Purchase Options at time of Departure:
- Exact change (no change will be provided)
Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Twins Express fare
Tune In & Ride Out: Concert Shuttle
- October 17 & 18 - Pink - 7:30 PM at Xcel Energy Center
- November 2 & 3 - Usher - 8:00 PM at Target Center
- November 10 & 11 - Billie Eilish - 7:00 PM at Xcel Energy Center
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If an event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a concert is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled concert.
Small note: For those using SouthWest Station, be mindful of the city construction and detours. Northbound Prairie Center Drive from our station will not be accessible as of August 13. See THIS PDF for a visual of the detour.
Shuttle Departure Times:
|
Concert Start Time |
East Creek Station (Chaska) |
SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) |
SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) |
Destination Arrival Time |
|
5:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
3:10 PM |
3:20 PM |
4:00 PM** |
|
5:30 PM |
3:30 PM |
3:40 PM |
3:50 PM |
4:30 PM** |
|
6:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
4:10 PM |
4:20 PM |
5:00 PM** |
|
7:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
5:10 PM |
5:20 PM |
6:00 PM** |
|
7:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:40 PM |
5:50 PM |
6:30 PM** |
|
8:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
6:10 PM |
6:20 PM |
7:00 PM** |
**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic, drop off location, (Minneapolis vs. St. Paul venue) and road closures.
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the end of the concert
Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
(Please note that where you are dropped off is where you will be picked up)
Round-Trip Fares
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under Ride Free
- Disabled Veterans (with proper ID) Ride Free
Purchase Options in Advance:
- Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
- Create an account
- Select your event
- Select your date/time
- Buy now (make sure it is activated)
- We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)
Purchase Options at time of Departure:
- Exact change (no change will be provided)
Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Concert Shuttle fare
Go WILD In The Stands, We'll Handle The Rest
October 10 - April 15 Service (All Home Games, No service New Years Eve)
- October 10 - vs. Columbus
- October 12 - vs. Seattle
- November 1 - vs. Tampa Bay
- November 3 - vs. Toronto
- November 5 - vs. Los Angeles
- November 14 - vs. Montreal
- November 16 - vs. Dallas
- November 25 - vs. Winnipeg
- November 29 - vs. Chicago
- November 30 - vs. Nashville
- December 3 - vs. Vancouver
- December 12 - vs. Edmonton
- December 14 - vs. Philadelphia
- December 15 - vs. Vegas
- December 18 - vs. Florida
- December 20 - vs. Utah
- December 23 - vs. Chicago
- December 29 - vs. Ottawa
- January 7 - vs. Saint Louis
- January 9 - vs. Colorado
- January 15 - vs. Edmonton
- January 23 - vs. Utah
- January 25 - vs. Calgary
- February 6 - vs. Carolina
- February 8 - vs. New York
- February 25 - vs. Detroit
- March 2 - vs. Boston
- March 9 - vs. Pittsburg
- March 11 - vs. Colorado
- March 13 - vs. New York
- March 15 - vs. St.Louis
- March 17 - vs. Los Angeles
- March 19 - vs. Seattle
- March 22 - vs. Buffalo
- March 25 - vs. Vegas
- March 27 - vs. Washington
- March 29 - vs. New jersey
- April 6 - vs. Dallas
- April 9 - vs. San Jose
- April 15 -vs. Anaheim
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled games
Shuttle Departure Times:
|
Game Start Time |
East Creek Station (Chaska) |
SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) |
SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) |
Xcel Energy Center Arrival Time |
|
5:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
3:10 PM |
3:20 PM |
4:00 PM** |
|
5:30 PM |
3:30 PM |
3:40 PM |
3:50 PM |
4:30 PM** |
|
6:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
4:10 PM |
4:20 PM |
5:00 PM** |
|
7:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
5:10 PM |
5:20 PM |
6:00 PM** |
|
7:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:40 PM |
5:50 PM |
6:30 PM** |
|
8:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
6:10 PM |
6:20 PM |
7:00 PM** |
**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic, and road closures.
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the end of the game
Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
(Please note that where you are dropped off is where you will be picked up)
Round-Trip Fares
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under Ride Free
- Disabled Veterans (with proper ID) Ride Free
Purchase Options in Advance:
- Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
- Create an account
- Select your event
- Select your date/time
- Buy now (make sure it is activated)
- We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)
Purchase Options at time of Departure:
- Exact change (no change will be provided)
Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Wild Shuttle fare
Ride With The Pack: T-Wolves Shuttle*
October 18 - April 13 (All Home Games)
- October 18 - vs. Denver Nuggets
- October 26 - vs. Toronto Raptors
- October 29 - vs. Dallas Mavericks
- November 1 - vs. Denver Nuggets
- November 4 - vs. Charlotte Hornets
- November 10 - vs. Miami Heat
- November 17 - vs. Phoenix Suns
- November 26 - vs. Houston Rockets
- November 27 - vs. Sacramento Kings
- November 29 - vs. LA Clippers
- December 2 - vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- December 19 - vs. New York Knicks
- December 21 - vs. Golden State Warriors
- December 29 - San Antonio Spurs
- January 2 - vs. Boston Celtics
- January 6 - vs. LA Clippers
- January 11 - vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- January 15 - vs. Golden State Warriors
- January 18 - vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- January 25 - vs. Denver Nuggets
- January 27 - vs. Atlanta Hawks
- February 1 - vs. Washington Wizards
- February 3 - vs. Sacramento Kings
- February 5 - vs. Chicago Bulls
- February 6 - vs. Houston Rockets
- February 8 - vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- February 12 - vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- February 13 - vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- February 23 - vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- March 4 - vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- March 9 - vs. San Antonio Spurs
- March 14 - vs. Orlando Magic
- March 16 - vs. Utah Jazz
- March 17 - vs. Indiana Pacers
- March 19 - vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- March 21 - vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- March 28 - vs. Phoenix Suns
- March 30 - vs. Detroit Pistons
- April 11 - vs. Brooklyn Nets
- April 13 - vs. Utah Jazz
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled games
Shuttle Departure Times:
|
Game Start Time |
East Creek Station (Chaska) |
SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) |
SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) |
Target Center Arrival Time |
|
5:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
3:10 PM |
3:20 PM |
4:00 PM** |
|
5:30 PM |
3:30 PM |
3:40 PM |
3:50 PM |
4:30 PM** |
|
6:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
4:10 PM |
4:20 PM |
5:00 PM** |
|
7:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
5:10 PM |
5:20 PM |
6:00 PM** |
|
7:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
5:40 PM |
5:50 PM |
6:30 PM** |
|
8:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
6:10 PM |
6:20 PM |
7:00 PM** |
**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic, and road closures.
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the end of the game
Pick Up and Drop Off Locations
(Please note that where you are dropped off is where you will be picked up)
Round-Trip Fares
- Standard Fare: $6
- Children 5 and Under Ride Free
- Disabled Veterans (with proper ID) Ride Free
Purchase Options in Advance:
- Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
- Create an account
- Select your event
- Select your date/time
- Buy now (make sure it is activated)
- We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)
Purchase Options at time of Departure:
- Exact change (no change will be provided)
Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Timberwolves Shuttle fare