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Public Transportation for Minnesota's Arrowhead & Beyond
Arrowhead Transit: Your Ride
Established in 1974, Arrowhead Transit operates as the primary provider of public transportation in the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota. As the largest rural public transportation system in the state, we are committed to delivering reliable services to residents across 10 counties in Northeastern Minnesota: Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis, Lake, Cook, Carlton, Pine, Chisago, and Isanti.
Northern Minnesota Transportation Services
Arrowhead Transit provides public bus transportation services to customers throughout Northern Minnesota. We are striving to provide a safe and positive experience for all our passengers from the youngest rider to the elderly. We would love to have you become a part of our rider community.
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We offer dial-a-ride services in some communities, have scheduled bus routes in our service area and offer medical transportation. All of our drivers are vetted, trained and geared up to drive with a smile. Let us help you get to your destination safely and in a timely manner.
Recent News
Ride to the Show: Arrowhead Transit Heads to Ely This Summer
June 9, 2026
Something unexpected happens when you put a cowboy and the Son of God on the same bus. They sit down. They ride together. This summer, Arrowhead Transit is headed to Ely for NLAA’s 40th anniversary season at the Vermilion Fine Arts Theater. Two shows. Two legends. One great excuse to get out of the house…. View Article
The People Who Keep Northern Minnesota Moving
June 5, 2026
Driving a transit route in Northern Minnesota is not like driving anywhere else. The distances are long, the weather is unpredictable, and the people riding depend on you to show up no matter what. Arrowhead Transit recently updated its driver training program to make sure our staff are ready for all of it. That means… View Article