Phone 800-600-7498 / 320-202-7824
PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS SERVICES
The mission of Tri-CAP's Transit Connection and Volunteer Driver Program is to provide safe, dependable, affordable and courteous transportation services for the general public in rural Benton, Morrison and Stearns Counties.
The Transit Connection has buses operating in Rural Benton, Morrison and Stearns Counties five days per week. The bus service is available to the general public with no age or income requirements. All buses are handicapped accessible. Bus reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. Bus fares are $1.25 per boarding within communities and $3.00 per boarding for rural to community trips. Schedules are subject to change without notice. View the Tri-CAP Transportation Service Policy for detailed information on service operations.
Click the Links below to view schedules in PDF format
Benton and Stearns County Dial-a-Ride (DAR)
Operating Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. The Dial-A-Ride provides service anywhere within a 20 Mile radius of the Stearns County Government Center, outside of the St. Cloud Metro Bus area. Call up two weeks in advance for reservations and bus availability.
Morrison County Dial-a-Ride (DAR)
Operating Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4:30. The Dial-A-Ride provides service in Morrison County within a 10 Mile radius of the Morrison County Government Center.
**Reduced rates available for all areas if purchasing tokens in advance. Call for details.**
Benton, Morrison and Stearns Service Routes
Reservations are Necessary for us to guarantee your seat on the bus. Call for fare information and reservations.
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Little Falls
Operating Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 4:45 pm, providing service within the city limits of Little Falls. Call for reservations. Fare is $1.25 or one city token per boarding.
Melrose
Operating Monday thru Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, providing service within the city limits of Melrose and to Sauk Centre. Call for reservations. Fare is $1.25 or one city token per boarding within the city. Fares to Sauk Centre are $3.00 per boarding for rural to community trips.
Sauk Centre
Operating Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, providing service within the city limits of Sauk Centre and Sauk Centre Township. Call for reservations. City fare is $1.25 or one city token per boarding. Township Fares are $3.00 per boarding.