The Hiawathaland Transit is working so great for our preschool. Children of our community are able to take advantage of our preschool program because their parents have a very safe, effective and friendly way of getting them to and from class. Thanks so much for all the work you do to put this kind of service into our community.
Hiawathaland Transit
Hiawathaland Transit is operated by Three Rivers, and is available to everyone for any reason. People of all ages ride the bus to go places like school, work, grocery store, doctor's office, pharmacy, or library. The bus will transport anyone anywhere within city limits! There are even a few routes between cities. Contact Hiawathaland Transit for more information about specific services.
Schedule Your Ride!
To schedule a ride, call Hiawathaland Transit's toll free number: 1-866-623-7505
Service Areas & Hours of Operation
| Faribault | 6:30 am - 6:30 pm | Faribault Service Area & Routes |
| Lake City / Frontenac | 7:00 am - 4:30 pm | |
| Zumbrota / Mazeppa | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | |
| Plainview / Elgin | 7:30 am - 4:30 pm | |
| Wabasha / Kellogg | 7:00 am - 4:30 pm | |
| Cannon Falls / Randolph | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Red Wing | 6:00 am - 6:00 pm | Red Wing Service Area & Routes |
| Winona | 6:00 am - 6:00 pm | Winona Service Area & Routes |
Northfield | 6:00 am - 6:00 pm | |
| Northfield Express | Monday – Friday | Northfield Express Route |
Hiawathaland Transit offers several types of services including:
- Route Deviation
- Dial-a-Ride (curb to curb)
People are served on a first come, first served basis, so make reservations 24 hours in advance if possible. Please indicate if wheelchair accomodations are required to the dispatcher when scheduling a trip.
Fares
Fares range from $1.25 to $1.75. One-way rides between service areas are $10. Punch passes and tokens can be purchased at local city halls. Please have correct change available when boarding the bus, drivers cannot make change.
The Fleet
All buses have two wheelchair positions. Remember, drivers are not able to assist passengers into homes or businesses, but if the passenger has an aide, that person can ride for free. Drivers are also trained to operate wheelchair lifts and devices, have criminal and driving background checks, Class A or B licenses, First Aid/CPR certifications, and defensive driving and passenger assistance training.
If you are interested in purchasing one of our used buses please check out our page on GovDeals. GovDeals provides services to various government agencies that allow them to sell surplus items via the Internet. Each participating agency has its own auction rules and regulations and may be subject to government ordinances.
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Title VI Notification
Title VI Notification in English and Spanish.