From Ely to Minnesota’s Arrowhead
Arrowhead Transit provides public bus connections to Ely, MN. To schedule a ride, or find additional information, please call our dispatch line at 1-800-862-0175.
Ely Dial-A-Ride
Available within Ely city limits
Dial-A-Ride phone number: 1-800-862-0175 (Option 1)
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bus Fare
- $2.00 per ride
- $20.00 for a 10-ride ticket book
- $36.00 for an unlimited monthly pass
Ely to Virginia
Monday Morning Bus Schedule
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Virginia |
| 8:00-8:35 a.m. | Ely |
| 9:00 a.m. | Soudan |
| 9:10 a.m. | Tower |
| 9:45 a.m. | Virginia (Uptown Mall) |
Afternoon Bus Schedule
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. | Virginia (Uptown Mall) |
| 2:40 p.m. | Tower |
| 2:45 p.m. | Soudan |
| 3:15 p.m. | Ely |
| 4:45 p.m. | Virginia |
Boundary Waters Loop (Begins June 24, 2025)
Tuesday Morning Bus Schedule
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Depart Gilbert |
| 7:15 a.m. | Virginia |
| 8:00 a.m. | Embarrass |
| 8:20 a.m. | Babbitt (Dollar General) |
| 8:45 a.m. | Ely (Minnesota North – Vermilion) |
| 9:30 a.m. | Tower |
| 10:15 a.m. | Virginia (Essentia Health, Super One, Target, Walmart) |
Afternoon Bus Schedule
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. | Virginia (Pickup: Walmart, Essentia Health, Super One, Target) |
| 3:00 p.m. | Tower |
| 3:45 p.m. | Ely (Minnesota North – Vermilion) |
| 4:10 p.m. | Babbitt (Dollar General) |
| 4:30 p.m. | Embarrass |
| 5:15 p.m. | Virginia |
| 5:30 p.m. | Arrive in Gilbert |
Bus Fare
$5.00 per ride
$50.00 for a 10-ride ticket book
Service to Hibbing Airport (HIB)
Arrowhead Transit provides connections to Range Regional Airport (HIB) in Hibbing, MN. Connect to your flight using our public ground passenger transit to and from Range Regional Airport. Learn more HERE.
If Arrowhead Transit’s scheduled bus service does not connect with your preferred departure or arrival times, Connect With Us Directly. Schedule a ride today by calling 1-800-862-0175.
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