Aitkin County

Notice:

We apologize for any inconveniences you may experience, but our services/routes may be limited starting Feb. 1 due to staffing shortages. Arrowhead Transit is focused on keeping our employees, clients and customers safe as everyone adapts to operating protocols that align with the challenging conditions that we’re all faced with on a daily basis.

To ride, dial:

800-862-0175, option 4

Contact Arrowhead Transit at least an hour in advance to schedule a pick-up time and specific drop-off site. The dispatcher will ask for:

• Time and exact location of pickup
• Destination address
• Number of people traveling with you
• The exact time of any appointments
• Return trip information

Purchasing tickets/passes

Individuals: Books of one-way tickets or unlimited monthly passes may be purchased from a bus driver with cash or check. They may also be purchased with a credit/debit card by contacting Colette Hanson at 218-735-6814 or (colette.hanson@aeoa.org).

Organizations: May request an order form by contacting Colette Hanson at 218-735-6814 or (colette.hanson@aeoa.org). These orders may be invoiced.

Aitkin Dial-A-Ride
Arrowhead Transit provides Dial-A-Ride services for anyone who lives in the city of Aitkin.
Cost is $1.25 per ride, $12.50/book of 10 tickets or $17.00 for an unlimited monthly pass. It runs:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aitkin Additional Hours
This route is offered within the city of Aitkin only.
Cost is $1.25 per ride, $12.50/book of 10 tickets or $17.00 for an unlimited monthly pass. It runs:

• Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. & to 2 to 3 p.m.

Hill City to Grand Rapids
1st & 3rd Thursday
$3.00/ride

9:30 Hill City
10:00 Arrive in Grand Rapids
1:00 Return from Grand Rapids

Call by noon the day prior to make a reservation.
Requires 5 passengers. Call in 4 other reservations, and you ride for free.

Aitkin to Brainerd
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

7:00 McGregor $3.50
7:30 Palisade $3.50
8:00 Aitkin $3.00
9:00 Arrive in Brainerd
1:00 Leave Brainerd

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free.
Please call by noon the day prior.

Aitkin to Duluth
2nd & 4th Friday of the month

8:00 Aitkin City Hall $5.50
8:07 Maryhill Manor $5.50
8:30 McGregor $4.50
8:45 Tamarack $4.50
8:55 Wright $3.00
9:05 Cromwell $3.00
10:00 Arrive in Duluth
2:00 Leave Duluth

Call by noon the day prior to make a reservation. Requires 5 passengers.
Call in 4 other reservations, and you ride for free.

McGrath to Brainerd
4th Thursday of the month

8:00 Giese $4.50
8:15 McGrath $4.50
10:00 Arrive in Brainerd
1:00 Leave Brainerd

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free.
Please call by noon the day prior.

McGrath to Duluth
2nd Thursday of the month

7:00 Aitkin $5.50
8:00 McGrath $5.50
8:15 Giese $4.50
10:00 Arrive in Duluth
1:00 Return from Duluth

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free.
Please call by noon the day prior.

McGrath to Mora
2nd Tuesday of the month
$3.90 one way

7:00 Leave McGrath
2:30 Return to McGrath

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free. Please call by noon the day prior.

Monthly specials
There are currently no special routes scheduled.