Return of Buck Hill Service Part of MVTA Winter 2025 Service Change
Nov 13, 2025 2:30 pm
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Winter 2025 Service Change takes effect Monday, December 8, bringing exciting updates for riders — including the return of weekend service to Buck Hill and several schedule adjustments to improve reliability across the system.
Routes Impacted
Local: Buck Hill (412), 444, 497
Express: 460, 477, 480, 490, 493
Highlights of the Winter 2025 Service Change
- Return of Buck Hill Service (Route 412)
Buck Hill service is back for its second year! Weekend trips will operate hourly from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through mid-March 2026.
Riders can catch the Buck Hill bus from Burnsville Transit Station, Heart of the City Station (with timed Orange Line connections), or Burnsville Center. Routing improvements will help shorten travel times. The Buck Hill stop is located on Buck Hill Road before the parking lot entrance.
- Added Trips (Route 477)
To meet growing demand, additional Route 477 trips will be added:
- Northbound: Departs Apple Valley Transit Station at 7:13 a.m.
- Southbound: Departs Gateway Ramp at 3:27 p.m., arriving at Apple Valley Transit Station shortly after 4 p.m.
- Timing Changes (Routes 444, 460, 477, 480, 490, 493)
MVTA is adjusting schedules to improve reliability and better match traffic conditions.
- Route 444 will return to its 2024 schedule following construction on Burnsville Parkway.
- Route 460: The 7:53 a.m. departure from Savage Park & Ride will now depart at 7:50 a.m.
- Routes 477, 480, 490, 493: Trip start times remain the same, but later pickup or drop-off times may change.
- Stop and Timepoint Changes (Route 497)
To expand access in Shakopee, MVTA is adding three new stops:
- 17th Ave at Sarazin St NW Corner (#30077) – serves both directions
- 10th Ave at Tyler St SE Corner (#30078) – serves westbound trips
- 10th Ave at Tyler St NE Corner (#30075) – serves eastbound trips
A new timepoint has also been added at St. Francis Hospital. Buses will not depart early from this location.
For more information on schedules and stop locations, visit www.mvta.com or use the MVTA Connect app.
