Transportation
Transportation
The Prairie Five RIDES transit system is a demand responsive combination of Volunteer Drive and bus service.
Eligibility: General Public of all ages
serves the counties of: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift and
Yellow Medicine
- Big Stone County
Ortonville RIDES 1-320-839-2050
- Chippewa County
Montevideo RIDES: 1(800) 292-5437
- Lac qui Parle County
Dawson Heartland Express: 320-769-4462
Madison RIDES: 1(800)718-9831
- Swift County
Appleton RIDES: 1-320-289-1010
Benson Heartland Express: 320-843-4293
- Yellow Medicine County
Canby RIDES: 1(500)231-2318
Granite Falls Heartland Express: 320-564-3800
City Systems: Appleton, Canby, Madison, Ortonville
Destinations with buses: Twin Cities, Marshall, Willmar, St. Cloud, and Moorhead. We go to areas throughout the state with Volunteer Drivers and some locations to North & South Dakota. Please call in your reservations twenty-four (24) hours in advance for regional rides.
Twin cities Destinations:
- Hopkin's Activity Center
- SW Metro Transit in Eden Prairie
- St Paul/Mpls Airport (drop off only)
- Mall of America
- Medical Facilities
Passenger Assistants (RIDES Escorts) available upon request to accommodate you when you need an extra arm for support, guidance around medical facilities, assistance with shopping or even putting groceries away and more.
Call 1(877)757-4337 between 6 am - 6 pm and request transportation and/or assistance. Fax 1-320-269-6570
Hours Regional System: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Dispatch Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City Systems: Dial-A-Ride directly to bus
Appleton RIDES: 1(500)276-3618
Canby RIDES 1(800)231-2318
Madison RIDES 1(800)718-9831
Ortonville RIDES 1(500)276-9553
City Hours
Cities of Appleton and Ortonville :
Winter Hours - Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cities of Canby and Madison :
Winter Hours - Monday through Friday,7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Summer Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City Fares
Cost: $.75 one-way for everyone. Tokens: 8 for $5
City Transit Monthly Pass: Unlimited Rides for everyone at $20
Youth (K - 12) Summer Pass: Unlimited Rides for $30
Youth (K - 12) Punch Card: 20 punches for $10
General Public Punch Card: 16 punches for $10
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