To ride Arrowhead Transit, please call 1-800-862-0175

What is Dial-A-Ride

Dial-A-Ride is a flexible and personalized public transportation solution for those seeking adaptability in their commute. Unlike traditional routes, Dial-A-Ride offers inner-city, curb-to-curb public transportation with the flexibility you need, providing a quick and efficient journey tailored to your requirements.

Dial-A-Ride Fares (January 2025)

• All Counties Dial-A-Ride tickets: $3.00 (One Way)
• Ten Pack Dial-A-Ride ($3.00) bus tickets @ $30.00 each
• Unlimited monthly Dial-A Ride Pass @ $54.00 each
• Ely, Aitkin, Moose Lake, Floodwood, Grand Marais Dial-A-Ride tickets: $2.00 (One Way)
• Ten Pack (Ely, Aitkin, Moose Lake, Floodwood, Grand Marais) Dial-A-Ride ($2.00) bus tickets @ $20.00 each

How to use Dial-A-Ride

Using Dial-A-Ride is straightforward. Call 1-800-862-0175, and our dispatchers will guide you through the process, gathering information about your location, desired destination, and preferred travel times.

Select your Community

And tell the dispatcher:

1. Where you are
2. Where you want to go
3. When you want to get there
4. When you want to go back

• Please note that Dial-A-Ride bus service is only available within the city limits of the cities listed above.
• Rides must be scheduled at least one hour in advance, but we recommend calling at least one day in advance to guarantee that there’s space on the bus.

It’s that simple!

All of our buses have fare boxes. If you would like to purchase bus tickets (instead of paying the fare every time you get on the bus), our bus drivers have tickets they can sell you. The tickets are in books of ten. You can also purchase unlimited monthly passes that you can obtain from your driver. To purchase a book of tickets or monthly pass from a driver, you must pay with cash or check. Drivers do not carry change.