Special Events Shuttle Service
We are providing service to these Twins home games*:
- May 3 - 5
- May 24 - 26
- June 10 - 14
- June 15 - postponed to June 16 at 6:40pm
- June 16 at 1:10pm
- June 16 at 6:40pm
- June 18 - 20
- July 2 - 3
- July 5 (We're staying for the Post-Game Drone Show!)
- July 6 - 7
- July 20 - 24
- August 2 - 4
- August 9 - 14 (2 games on August 9)
- August 23 - 28
- August 30 - September 1
- September 9 - 11
- September 13 - 15
- 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.
Bus Departure Times:
| Game Start Time | East Creek Station | SouthWest Village | SouthWest Station | Drop Off Time and Return Pick Up location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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** |
| 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)
Round-Trip Fares
- Adults: $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
We are providing service to these concerts*:
- April 19 - Kane Brown
- April 20 - Tim McGraw
- April 27 - Nicki Minaj
- May 4 - Kenny Chesney
- June 7 & 8 - Noah Kahan
- June 20 & 21 - Morgan Wallen
- July 7 - Niall Horan
- July 28 - Foo Fighters
- August 6 - Blink 182
- August 16 & 18 - Metallica
- August 17 - Hozier
- August 17 - Green Day
- August 19 - Def Leppard & Journey
- August 24 - Zach Bryan
- October 17 & 18 - Pink
- November 2 & 3 - Usher
- November 10 & 11 - Billie Eilish
*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.
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 and road closures.
Return Times
- 30 minutes after the end of the concert
Drop-Off and Return Location
- After the concert, board the bus where we dropped you off.
Round-Trip Fares
- Adults: $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 Concert Series fare
Join SouthWest Transit on a New Adventure!
- June 4th - Como Zoo
- June 18th - Minnesota Zoo
- July 9th - Como Zoo
- July 23th - Como Zoo
- August 6th - Como Zoo
- August 13th - Como Zoo
*In the event of bad weather, outdoor destinations will be relocated to Mall of America. Any changes will be updated here.
Departure & Return Times
Departure
| East Creek Station (Chaska) | SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) | SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwy 212 & Hwy 41 Chaska |
Hwy 212 & Hwy 101 Chanhassen |
Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Dr Eden Prairie |
Check Schedule |
| 10:00am | 10:10am | 10:20am | 11:00am |
Return
| Destination | SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) | SouthWest Village (Chanhassen) | East Creek Station (Chaska) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Schedule | Hwy 212 & Prairie Center Dr Eden Prairie |
Hwy 212 & Hwy 101 Chanhassen |
Hwy 212 & Hwy 41 Chaska |
| 2:00pm | 2:35pm | 2:45pm | 2:55pm |
Please note that arrival times may vary
Round-Trip Fares
- Adults: (13-64): $6
- Seniors (65+): $3
- Children (12 and under): Free
- Disabled Veterans: 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 Summer Adventures fare
Have a Group of 10 or More?
We are happy to accommodate large groups! Please call us in advance at 952-949-2BUS (2287)
Go to the Fair and the Faire for just one Fare!
Based on your feedback from years' past we're extending the days we go to the MN State Fair! Not only that, but we are providing service to the Renaissance Festival for the first time this year and offering you a BOGO deal so that you can go to both events with SouthWest Transit!
MN State Fair Service
- August 22 – September 1
- No Service Labor Day
Renaissance Festival Service
- Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) August 17 – September 29 and Festival Friday, September 27
- No Service Labor Day
*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, and pre-paid fares will be refunded.
MN State Fair Bus Departure and Return Times
MN State Fair Bus Departure and Return Schedule PDF
RenFest Bus Departure and Return Times
East Creek Station and Carver Station Bus Schedules PDF
SouthWest Station and SouthWest Village Bus Schedules PDF
Round-Trip Fare Options:
Option 1: MN State Fair Ride Ticket Only
- Adults: $6
- Children 5 and Under: Free
- Disabled Veterans with proper ID: Free
Option 2: Renaissance Festival Ride Ticket Only
- Adults: $6
- Children 5 and Under: Free
- Disabled Veterans with proper ID: Free
Option 3: MN State Fair and Renaissance Festival BOGO Deal Ride Tickets (Ride to both on any days you'd like!)
- Adults: $6
- Children 5 and Under: Free
- Disabled Veterans with proper ID: Free
Fare Discount Days*: (for sale onsite and in-person at departure)
MN State Fair Senior Day Rides: August 26 and August 29 (these are the same Senior Discount days as the Fair)
- Seniors: $3
MN State Fair Military Day Rides: August 27
- All military, active and retired with proper ID: $3
- Disabled veterans with proper ID : Free
RenFest Military Day Rides: September 15
- All military, active and retired with proper ID: $3
- Disabled veterans with proper ID: Free
*Discount fares are available at the stations when paying with cash or with credit card. Senior Day and Military Day Discounts cannot be combined with the Buy One, Get One (BOGO) deal or any other SouthWest Transit discount offers.
Skip the line and purchase your tickets in advance!
Purchase Options in Advance:
Download the Token Transit App for ios or Android and follow the instructions
- Don't activate your pass until you are on-site
- Show your pass upon boarding
Ride Tickets will available onsite for purchase with cash or credit card!
Please Note:
Go-To Cards are not accepted for special event shuttle fares
BOGO offer only valid for 2024 MN State Fair and RenFest.
RenFest Rider Guidelines
SouthWest Transit adheres to the Renaissance Festival’s guidelines on Dogs and Weapons. For more information and to see their guidelines, visit their website here.
We're taking you to IndiaFest!
- August 17
*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If the event is postponed, please check back here to see if we are going to the updated date and time of the event.
Bus Departure Times:
|
East Creek Station |
SouthWest Village |
SouthWes Station |
Rice & Fuller |
|
10:00 AM |
10:10 AM |
10:20 AM |
11:00 AM |
|
12:00 PM |
12:10 PM |
12:20 PM |
1:00 PM |
|
2:20 PM |
2:30 PM |
2:40 PM |
3:20 PM |
|
4:40 PM |
4:50 PM |
5:00 PM |
5:40 PM |
**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.
Return Times
|
Rice & Fuller |
SouthWes Station |
SouthWest Village |
East Creek Station |
|
1:10 PM |
1:50 PM |
2:00 PM |
2:10 PM |
|
3:30 PM |
4:10 PM |
4:20 PM |
4:30 PM |
|
5:50 PM |
6:30 PM |
6:40 PM |
6:50 PM |
|
9:10 PM |
9:50 PM |
10:00 PM |
10:10 PM |
Round-Trip Fares
- Adults: $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
Learn more about IndiaFest HERE.
We're taking you to the Minnesota Gophers!
August 29 - November 23 Service (All Home Games)
- August 29 - Gophers Vs. North Carolina
- September 7 -Gophers Vs. Rhode Island
- 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
Additional dates & times, along with fare information, will be announced at a later date.
We're taking you to the Minnesota Vikings!
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
Additional dates & times, along with fare information, will be announced at a later date.