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BUS SCHEDULES

The times listed below indicate when buses depart from each transit station. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure you don’t miss your ride.

Purple Route

Departs from Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride (Shakopee), then stops at Burnsville Transit Station

DateSouthbridge CrossingsBurnsville Transit StationGame Start
Sept. 34:45 pm5:15 pm7:00 pm
Sept. 1212:15 pm12:45 pm2:30 pm
Sept. 198:45 am9:15 am11:00 am
Oct. 3TBDTBDTBD
Oct. 24TBDTBDTBD
Nov. 7TBDTBDTBD
Nov. 21TBDTBDTBD

Green Route

Departs from Apple Valley Transit Station, then stops at Eagan Transit Station

DateApple Valley Transit StationEagan Transit StationGame Start
Sept. 34:45 pm5:15 pm7:00 pm
Sept. 1212:15 pm12:45 pm2:30 pm
Sept. 198:45 am9:15 am11:00 am
Oct. 3TBDTBDTBD
Oct. 24TBDTBDTBD
Nov. 7TBDTBDTBD
Nov. 21TBDTBDTBD

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MVTA Park & Ride Locations for Gopher Football

Purple Route

  • Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride
    • 1401 Crossings Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379
  • Burnsville Transit Station (Bay C)
    • 100 East Highway 13, Burnsville, MN 55337

Green Route

  • Apple Valley Transit Station
    • 15450 Cedar Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
  • Eagan Transit Station
    • 3470 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

All MVTA Gopher Football bus fares are $6 round-trip.

How to Purchase Your Bus Fare:

RideMVTA App (Recommended)

  • Download the free RideMVTA App

  • Follow the instructions and activate your pass only when you are ready to board the bus

  • Show your digital pass to the driver when boarding the bus

Cash

  • Insert $6 exact cash into the bus farebox. Drivers are unable to make change.

Free Riders:

  • Children (0–5)

  • Disabled Veterans

    • Must show a valid military ID

  • All games at Huntington Bank Stadium will depart from the drop-off location 30 minutes after the game ends.
  • After the game, please proceed directly to the designated pickup area and look for MVTA’s orange and green buses. Head signs will display each park & ride destination to help you board the correct bus.

Huntington Bank Stadium Drop-off/Pickup Location:

Contact MVTA Customer Service at (952) 882-7500 or email at mvta@mvta.com for more information.

PURCHASE BUS FARE HERE