MVTA Moments September Blog
Sep 2, 2026 10:42 am
Hello South Metro!
September 1, 2026
mvta MN State fair bus service
A huge thank you to all of our riders who have taken MVTA to the 2026 MN State Fair.
Still planning on heading to the Fair? MVTA provides direct one-way service to the MN State Fair!
When: August 22 – September 7
Where: Burnsville Transit Station, Eagan Transit Station, Blackhawk Park & Ride, and Southbridge Park & Ride.
How: Purchase your $6.00 round-trip bus fare through the RideMVTA app, by paying $6 exact cash, or on site at any four stations with a MVTA employee.
More information can be found here >
Upcoming Events & Services
- September 1-7: MN State Fair
- September 3: Gopher Football Game
- Huntington Bank Stadium
- September 4: MVTA staff on site at University of Minnesota Transportation Fair
- 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- September 9: MNUFC Game
- Allianz Field
- September 12: Gopher Football Game
- Huntington Bank Stadium
- September 13: Vikings Game
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- September 19: MNUFC Game
- Allianz Field
- September 19: Gopher Football Game
- Huntington Bank Stadium
- September 19: Iron Maiden
- Mystic Lake Amphitheater
- September 24: Staind
- Mystic Lake Amphitheater
- September 26: Pitbull
- Mystic Lake Amphitheater
MVTA REN FEST bus service
Make your trip to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival easier with MVTA! Skip the traffic and parking and enjoy convenient weekend bus service directly to the festival.
Through September 7, service is available only from Eagle Creek Park & Ride. After September 7, riders can board at either Eagle Creek Park & Ride, Burnsville Transit Station, or Southbridge Park & Ride. Buses operate throughout the day, giving you flexibility to choose a departure time that works best for your festival plans.
Sit back, relax, and let MVTA handle the ride while you enjoy a full day of food, entertainment, shopping, and Renaissance fun. Check the full schedule and purchase your ticket in the RideMVTA app before you go!
Take MVTA to an Upcoming Mystic Lake Amphitheater Concert
• September 19: Iron Maiden
• September 24: Staind
• September 26: Pitbull
September MNUFC Games
Don’t miss out on the September fun! MVTA is providing service to MN United games on September 9th and 19! Head to the RideMVTA app to secure your bus tickets today.
September Viking Game
Don’t miss out on the September fun! MVTA is providing service to MN United games on September 9th and 19! Head to the RideMVTA app to secure your bus tickets today.
25% off viking and gopher football SEASON BUS PASSES
Ride with MVTA all season long and save! Vikings & Gopher Football Season Bus Passes are now 25% off, making it even easier to skip the traffic and parking and ride to every home game. Open the RideMVTA app today to purchase your season pass and get ready for game day!
TRANSIT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MN
School is just around the corner! Skip the driving and parking and ride with MVTA to the University of Minnesota. MVTA offers multiple routes serving the U of M, including Routes 465, 475, and 490.
With free Wi-Fi on MVTA buses, you can catch up on schoolwork, check emails, or simply relax while we handle the drive.
Heading to Welcome Week? MVTA staff will be at the University of Minnesota Transportation Fair on Friday, September 4, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Stop by to learn more about your transportation options, ask questions, and find the route that works best for you.
We can’t wait to see you there and help you start the school year with an easier ride!
