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SW Shuttle (Event Shuttles)

2025 Events Lineup (as of June 9):  

As of June 2, 2025, SouthWest Village (SWV) in Chanhassen is temporarily closed for an exterior restoration project. All event shuttles will run as usual from East Creek (Chaska) and SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) with no schedule changes. Thank you for your flexibility & patience as we improve SWV for our riders!

Learn more HERE.

Concerts:

Fairs & Festivals:

Games:

 

*Shuttle event page will go live at a later date!

SW Shuttle Feedback Survey

Thanks to your input, we’re expanding our shuttle services to better serve the community!

Have ideas for where we should go next? Share them in this quick survey.

 

Ballpark Bound: Hop on the Twins Shuttle 

All Home Games (except those on federal holidays**) 

  • April 2025 
    • Game Days: 3, 5, 6, 11-16, 22-27 
  • May 2025 
    • Game Days: 6-11, 19-21*, 23-25 
  • June 2025 
    • Game Days: 6-8, 10-12, 20-26 
  • July 2025 
    • Game Days: 5, 6, 8-13, 25-30 
  • August 2025 
    • Game Days: 8-10, 14-17, 19-21, 29-31 
  • September 2025 
    • Game Days: 2-4, 12-17, 19-21 

*The May 20 game has been rescheduled to Sept. 20.

**See THIS PDF for a full list of 2025 holidays and SW Shuttle operation status.

Shuttle Departure Times:

As of June 2, 2025, SouthWest Village (SWV) in Chanhassen is temporarily closed for an exterior restoration project. All event shuttles will run as usual from East Creek (Chaska) and SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) with no schedule changes. Thank you for your flexibility & patience as we improve SWV for our riders!

Game Start Time

East Creek Station

(Chaska)

SouthWest Station

(Eden Prairie)

Drop Off Time

(Target Field 7th St. Ramp A)

12:10 PM

10:10 AM

10:30 AM

11:10 AM**

12:40 PM

10:40 AM

11:00 AM

11:40 AM**

1:10 PM

11:10 AM

11:30 AM

12:10 PM**

2:10 PM

12:10 PM

12:30 PM

1:10 PM**

3:10 PM

1:10 PM

1:30 PM

2:10 PM**

5:10 PM

3:10 PM

3:30 PM

3:10 PM**

6:15 PM

4:15 PM

4:35 PM

5:15 PM**

6:40 PM

4:40 PM

5:00 PM

5:40 PM**

7:10 PM

5:10 PM

5:30 PM

6:10 PM**

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled game.

**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.

For station addresses, click HERE!

 

Return Times

  • On nights without any post-game events or specials, return bus leaves 30 minutes after the last out of the game.
  • On nights with fireworks or drone shows, the return bus leaves 30 minutes after fireworks or drone shows end.
  • On nights with concerts, buses leave 30 minutes after the game ends and additional buses leave 30 minutes after the concert ends.

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations

Round-Trip Fares

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance:

  • Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
  • Create an account
  • Select your event
  • Select your date/time
  • Buy now  (make sure to activate it at boarding)
  • We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Twins SW Shuttle fare

 

GET PUMPED. We're taking you to the 2025 Commissioner's Cup Final!

  • July 1 - vs. Indiana Fever

 

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled games

As of June 2, 2025, SouthWest Village (SWV) in Chanhassen is temporarily closed for an exterior restoration project. All event shuttles will run as usual from East Creek (Chaska) and SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) with no schedule changes. Thank you for your flexibility & patience as we improve SWV for our riders! Learn more HERE.

Shuttle Departure Times:

Game Start Time 

East Creek Station (Chaska) 

SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) 

Target Center Arrival Time 

7:00 PM

5:00 PM

5:20 PM

6:00 PM**

**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic, and road closures.

Return Times

  • 30 minutes after the end of the game

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations

(Please note that where you are dropped off is where you will be picked up)

Round-Trip Fares

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with proper ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance:

  • Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
  • Create an account
  • Select your event
  • Select your date/time
  • Buy now (make sure to activate it at boarding)
  • We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Lynx Shuttle fare

 

Tune In & Ride Out: Concert Shuttle*

  • August 19 - Stevie Nicks at Xcel Energy Center at 7:30PM
  • September 6 - Jason Aldean at Xcel Energy Center at 7:30PM
  • September 26 - Keith Urban at Xcel Energy Center at 7:00PM
  • October 18 - Lainey Wilson at Xcel Energy Center at 7:00PM 

Previous 2025 Concert Shuttles:

  • The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
  • James Taylor
  • Post Malone & Jelly Roll
  • Kendrick Lamar & SZA
  • AC/DC

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If an event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a concert is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled concert.

 

Shuttle Departure Times:

As of June 2, 2025, SouthWest Village (SWV) in Chanhassen is temporarily closed for an exterior restoration project. All event shuttles will run as usual from East Creek (Chaska) and SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) with no schedule changes. Thank you for your flexibility & patience as we improve SWV for our riders!

Learn more HERE.

Concert Start Time 

East Creek Station

(Chaska) 

SouthWest Station

(Eden Prairie) 

Destination Arrival Time 

5:00 PM

3:00 PM

3:20 PM

4:00 PM**

5:30 PM

3:30 PM

3:50 PM

4:30 PM**

6:00 PM

4:00 PM

4:20 PM

5:00 PM**

7:00 PM

5:00 PM

5:20 PM

6:00 PM**

7:30 PM

5:30 PM

5:50 PM

6:30 PM**

8:00 PM

6:00 PM

6:20 PM

7:00 PM**

**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic, drop off location, (Minneapolis vs. St. Paul venue) and road closures. 

For station addresses, click HERE!

Return Times

  • 30 minutes after the end of the concert

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations

(Please note that where you are dropped off is where you will be picked up)

Round-Trip Fares

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with proper ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance:

  • Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
  • Create an account
  • Select your event
  • Select your date/time
  • Buy now (make sure to activate it at boarding)
  • We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Concert Shuttle fare

Back by popular demand: Taste of MN!

  • Saturday, July 5
  • Sunday, July 6

Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If the event is postponed, please check back here to see if we are going to the updated date and time of the event. 

Shuttle Departure Times:

East Creek Station

SouthWest Station

4th & Marquette

11:00 AM

11:20 AM

11:50 AM

2:30 PM

2:50 PM

3:20 PM

**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.

Return Times:

Marquette & 4th

SouthWest Station

East Creek Station

6:00 PM

6:30 PM

6:50 PM

9:30 PM

10:00 PM

10:20 PM

10:30 PM

11:00 PM

11:20 PM

*Starting June 2, 2025, SouthWest Village (SWV) in Chanhassen will be temporarily closed for an exterior restoration project. All event shuttles will run as usual from East Creek (Chaska) and SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) with no schedule changes. Thank you for your flexibility & patience as we improve SWV for our riders!

Learn more HERE.

Round-Trip Fares

  • Adults: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance:

  • Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
  • Create an account
  • Select your event
  • Select your date/time
  • Buy now (make sure to activate it at boarding)
  • We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare

For more information on Taste of MN visit: https://tasteofmn.com/

You asked, we listened. We're headed to MN Yacht Club Festival!

  • Friday, July 18
  • Saturday, July 19
  • Sunday, July 20

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If the event is postponed, please check back here to see if we are going to the updated date and time of the event.

Shuttle Departure Times:

East Creek Station

(Chaska)

SouthWest Station

(Eden Prairie)

Robert & Fairfield

Drop off Time**

11:25 AM

11:45 AM

12:25 PM

2:30 PM

2:50 PM

3:30 PM

**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.

For station addresses, click HERE!

 

Return Times:

Robert & Fairfield

Pickup Time

East Creek Station

SouthWest Station

9:00 PM

9:40 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

11:40 PM

12:00 AM

*As of June 2, 2025, SouthWest Village (SWV) in Chanhassen is temporarily closed for an exterior restoration project. All event shuttles will run as usual from East Creek (Chaska) and SouthWest Station (Eden Prairie) with no schedule changes. Thank you for your flexibility & patience as we improve SWV for our riders!

Learn more HERE.

Round-Trip Fares

  • Adults: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance:

  • Download the Token Transit app for ios or android
  • Create an account
  • Select your event
  • Select your date/time
  • Buy now  (make sure to activate it at boarding)
  • We'll see you at the bus! (Be sure to verify your departure time above)

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare

 

Photos by Ismael Quintanilla III

For more information about MN Yacht Club Festival visit: https://www.minnesotayachtclubfestival.com/

 

Join us for a ride to IndiaFest on August 16*!

Enjoy authentic Indian food, a multi-cultural bazaar, traditional & Bollywood dances, and more at this one-of-a-kind open-air (free) event!

 

Bus Departure Times – Coming Soon*

Return Times – Coming Soon

 

Round-Trip Fares

  • Adults: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance Coming Soon

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

 

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare.

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If the event is postponed, please check back here to see if we are going to the updated date and time of the event.

 

Learn more about IndiaFest HERE.

Coming Soon... MN State Fair and Renaissance Festival!

Survey says: You wanted Labor Day rides. So this year, we’re adding it! Enjoy our all-day, every day State Fair and RenFest service. Huzzah!

Departure times, ticket info, and other details will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

 

SKOL!! Your Winning Ride to Vikings Home Games

 

Vikings Preseason

  • August 8 - vs. Texans
  • August 16 - vs. Patriots

Vikings Regular Season 

  • September 14 - Vikings vs. Falcons
  • September 21 - Vikings vs. Bengals
  • October 19 - Vikings vs. Eagles
  • November 9 - Vikings vs. Ravens
  • November 16 - Vikings vs. Bears
  • December 7 - Vikings vs. Commanders
  • TBD - Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers 
 

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If an event is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded.

Shuttle Departure Times:

Game Start Time

East Creek Station

(Chaska)

SouthWest Village

(Chanhassen)

SouthWest Station

(Eden Prairie)

Drop Off**

US Bank Stadium

12:00 PM

10:00 AM

10:10 AM

10:20 AM

11:00 PM

3:00 PM

1:00 PM

1:10 PM

1:20 PM

2:00 PM

3:25 PM

1:25 PM

1:35 PM

1:45 PM

2:25 PM

7:00 PM

5:00 PM

5:10 PM

5:20 PM

6:00 PM

7:20 PM

5:20 PM

5:30 PM

5:40 PM

6:20 PM

**Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.

For station addresses, click HERE!

 

Return Times

  • 30 minutes after the end of the game.

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations

Round-Trip Fares

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance Coming Soon

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare

 

 

Ski-U-Mah! Your Game Day Shuttle

 

Gophers Regular Season (All Home Games)

  • August 28 - Gophers 
  • September 6 - Gophers 
  • September 27 - Gophers 
  • October 11 - Gophers 
  • October 18 - Gophers 
  • November 1 - Gophers 
  • November 29 - Gophers 

 

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If a game is cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled, and pre-paid fares will be refunded. If a game is postponed, please check back here to see if are going to the newly scheduled game.

Shuttle Departure Times:

Game Start Time

East Creek Station

(Chaska)

SouthWest Village

(Chanhassen)

SouthWest Station

(Eden Prairie)

Drop Off**

Huntington Bank Stadium

11:00am 9:00am 9:10am 9:20am 10:00am
2:30pm 12:30pm 12:40pm 12:50pm 1:30pm
6:30pm 4:30pm 4:40pm 4:50pm 5:30pm
7:00pm 5:00pm 5:10pm 5:20pm 6:00pm

 

*Drop off time may vary depending on traffic and road closures.

For station addresses, click HERE!

 

Return Times

  • 30 minutes after the end of the game.

Pick Up and Drop Off Locations

Round-Trip Fares

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under Ride Free 
  • Disabled Veterans (with ID) Ride Free

Purchase Options in Advance Coming Soon

Purchase Options at time of Departure:

  • Exact change (no change will be provided)

Please Note: Go-To Cards are not accepted for Special Events fare

One Fare, Two Fair, State Fair, Ren Faire!

Good news! Based on the rider survey feedback from last year, we added Labor Day! Enjoy all day, every day shuttle service to both Fair(e)s. Plus, we’re back again with the BOGO deal!

 

Renaissance Festival (RenFest) Service

  • Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) August 16 – September 28
  • Plus Labor Day, September 1, and Festival Friday, September 26

MN State Fair Service

  • August 21 – Labor Day, September 1

*Dates/times subject to change without notice, please check back for the most recent information and updates. If the events are cancelled for any reason, SouthWest Transit service will also be cancelled.

 

Round-Trip Fare Options:*

Option 1: MN State Fair Ride Ticket Only 

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under: Free
  • Disabled Veterans with Proper ID: Free

Option 2: RenFest Ticket Only

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under: Free
  • Disabled Veterans with Proper ID: Free

Option 3: MN State Fair and Renaissance Festival BOGO Deal Ride Tickets

Get ride tickets to both fairs for the price of one! 

  • Standard Fare: $6
  • Children 5 and Under: Free
  • Disabled Veterans with Proper ID: Free

 

How to Buy Your Ride Ticket(s):

In Advance

  • Download the Token Transit App for iOS or Android and follow the instructions (activate your pass only when ready to board the shuttle (bus), please show your pass upon boarding)

On-Site During the Fair Service

  • Cash (exact change) or credit card

*Reminder! When you purchase a ride, you are not purchasing for a specific a day and time, you can use your ticket whenever it's convenient for you during our service to the fairs! Please note, because you can use your tickets for any day and time, prepaid fares will not be refunded if the fairs are closed for any reason.

Please note, Go-To Cards are not accepted for special event shuttle fares

 

Departure and Return Times:

RenFest  - Coming Soon!

MN State Fair   - Coming Soon!

 

SouthWest Transit adheres to the Renaissance Festival’s guidelines on Dogs and Weapons. For more information and to read their guidelines, visit their website here.