Northfield to UST bus service now available

The Northfield Metro EXPRESS now offers daily bus service between St. Thomas and Northfield. Additional stops include Carleton and St. Olaf colleges, the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

The bus stops at St. Thomas on Summit Avenue at Finn Street three times a day Monday through Friday and twice on Saturdays and Sundays. (The schedule lists all stops and times.)

The cost per ride is $10 one way. A trial subscription is $99 for the first month; after the trial month the cost is $230 per month.

Subscription holders and single-ticket riders should make their reservations in advance to ensure that space is available. Reservations can be made via the Northfield Metro EXPRESS Web site, or call (888) 670-8068 or (507) 645-5267 during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday.