No parking hassles. Just an easy ride to the fun. Sit back, relax, and let us get you to the Renaissance Festival and State Fair. 

We provide all-day, every-day shuttle service to both events and are offering our BOGO* ride ticket deal again this year – so you can ride to both fairs for the price of one ride!  

Renaissance Festival Shuttle Service Dates: 

• Saturdays & Sundays: August 22 – October 4 
• Labor Day (Monday, September 7) & Festival Friday (Friday, October 2) 

Minnesota State Fair Shuttle Service Dates: 

• August 27 – Labor Day (September 7) 

*The BOGO (buy one, get one) ride ticket is valid for one round-trip ride to the State Fair and one round-trip ride to the Renaissance Festival. It cannot be used for two trips to the same event. 

Fare (Round-Trip): 

Discount Days:

Discount Day 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. 

How to Buy Your Ride Ticket(s):

Option 1: Buy in Advance (recommended) 

• Download the Token Transit App for iOS or Android 
• Follow the instructions and activate your pass only when ready to board the shuttle (bus) 
• Show your digital pass to the driver when boarding 

Option 2: Buy On-Site During the Fair Service 

• Cash (exact change) or credit card 

Please note: 

• Ride tickets are valid on any service day to the fairs – they are not date or time-specific 
• Because of this flexibility, prepaid fares are non-refundable if  the fairs are closed for any reason
• Go-To Cards are not accepted for special event shuttle fares 

Renaissance Festival & State Fair Shuttle Park & Ride Locations:

• Eden Prairie (SouthWest Station) 
• Chanhassen (SouthWest Village) 
• Chaska (East Creek Station) 
• Carver (Carver Station) 

Click HERE for station details! 

Tips for Going to the State Fair:

Avoid the Crowds 

We know Fridays and Saturdays are some of the busiest days at the fair, especially when the weather is nice! That means our shuttle buses can be busier, too. We're working hard to get you to those Sweet Martha's Cookies as quickly as possible, but you may experience longer wait times on peak days. Looking to skip some of the crowds? Plan your visit for a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for a smoother ride and a little more room to enjoy the fair.

Skip the Ticket Window 

Buy your ride tickets ahead of time on Token Transit and head straight to boarding when you arrive at your preferred park & ride station. See How to Buy Your Ride Tickets for details! 

Pin It! 

When you hop off the shuttle, drop a pin on your phone’s map. That’s your pick-up spot at the end of the day — easy to find and extra handy after a full day fun. 

Important Notes:

Event dates and times are subject to change without notice. Please check back for the most up-to-date information. If either event is canceled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service to that event will also be canceled. 

Please note: Fares cover transportation only and do not include admission to the events. 

Event Guidelines 

SouthWest Transit adheres to all Renaissance Festival policies regarding pets and weapons. For details, please visit their official website HERE!