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Transportation Overview

Public Transit Bus Services

Curb-to-curb Transit Services Available

Buses operating in bus service in Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns counties along with the cities of Albany, Sauk Centre, Melrose, St Joseph, Cold Spring, Paynesville, Little Falls, Big Lake, Elk River, Milaca and Princeton. The bus service is available to the general public with no age or income requirements, and all buses are handicapped accessible.

Dispatch Center Hours of Operation

To schedule or adjust your ride, the Tri-CAP Dispatch Center will be open Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

COVID – 19 Health and Safety Precautions

Tri-CAP is monitoring and following COVID-19 safety guidance as we provide essential public transportation services.

Reservations

Bus reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance. Bus schedules and service hours vary by service area. Schedules are subject to change without notice. View our Riders Guide PDF (ENG) for detailed information or click below to watch our how-to video.

Locations

Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns counties along with the cities of Albany, Sauk Centre, Melrose, St Joseph, Cold Spring, Paynesville, Little Falls, Big Lake, Elk River, Milaca, Foreston, and Princeton.

Volunteer Drivers

Providing rides using their own private vehicles to the residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Mille Lacs, and Morrison counties. Passengers are assigned to volunteers by the Tri-CAP dispatch center and may be traveling to medical appointments or a variety of other destinations. Volunteer drivers are reimbursed at the Federal IRS rate and may also be eligible for some meal reimbursements. To quote one of our volunteers “It’s a good feeling being a volunteer driver.” Call for an application if you would like to help provide this vital community service.

Call for more info 888-765-5597 or 320-251-1612.

Reasonable Modifications

Tri-CAP accepts requests for Reasonable Modifications to our policies, practices, and procedures in order for those with disabilities to fully access our services.  Please call Tri-CAP at 320-251-1612, or rides@tricap.org to make such a request.

Personal Transportation Program

A Personal Transportation Program is available to qualified clients in Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties to purchase a vehicle from Tri-CAP. Click the “Learn More” button for additional program information, to access the vehicle donation form, and to see the vehicles currently available for sale.

Token Sales Outlets

Albany

Teal's

Cold Spring

Teal's

Elk River

Coborn's

Little Falls

Morrison County Social Services

Milaca

Teal's

Melrose

Coborn's -or-
City Hall

Paynesville

Teal's

Princeton

Coborn's

Sauk Centre

Coborn's -or-
City Hall -or-
First National bank

Tri-CAP

1200 23rd Ave S
Wait Park