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Schedule subject to change.  Traffic and weather conditions may delay buses.

This route is an additional service available within the communities of Faribault and Northfield and operates Monday - Friday. The connect route begins at Faribault City Hall (2nd Ave NW) and will connect at Northfield City Hall (2801 Washington St). Once you are connected at the transfer locations you will need to utilize the local public transit routes, or the Dial-A-Ride, to complete your trip to your final destination. Lifts will need to be pre-registered due to limited space. Call dispatch at  866-623-7505, option 1, if you have any questions or to schedule your ride.

Fares

Faribault-Northfield Connect: One-way Ride- $3.50
EXACT FARES ONLY!  DRIVERS DO NOT MAKE CHANGE

Passes and Tokens

Faribault-Northfield Connect Tokens: $3.50 each
Children 2 and under ride free with paying adult.  Maximum 1 free child per paying adult.

Passes and Tokens may be purchased at:

City Hall of Faribault - only sells route and DAR tokens, no passes
208 1st Avenue NW

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
Faribo Town Square
201 South Lyndale Avenue   

City Hall of Northfield
801 Washington Street

Cub Foods
2423 Highway 3 South

Just Foods Co-op
516 Water Street          

Additional Information

  • Each bus is handicap accessible.
  • Assistants accompanying a person with disabilities ride FREE.
  • Drivers do not assist individuals into homes, apartment buildings, or businesses.
  • Tokens are encouraged. Drivers DO NOT make change.
  • Passengers are required to pay their fare BEFORE their ride and will be charged for any no-call n-shows.
  • No food, beverages, or smoking on the bus.
  • Due to the space and safety concerns there is a 2 BAG LIMIT on all buses.
  • 24 hour advance notice is encouraged for any ride needing the use of the lift as space is limited.

Hiawathaland Transit has established routes that serves the majority of the city limits. 

Riders may get on the route at their own discretion. Eligibility restrictions do apply to the Dial-A-Ride service.

There is NO service on the following Holidays

• New Years Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving (and Friday after)
• Christmas Eve Day closed at noon
• Christmas Day

 

Testimonials

Hiawathaland-

Thank you so much for all of your help and patience this summer. We very much appreciate you! The transportation you provide is so vital to our program. I look forward to working together in the future.

Thank you!

Northfield Area Family YMCA