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Waiver

Arrowhead Transit

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride

702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN 55792

Eligibility

Serves riders of all ages

Application process

Call (800) 862-0175 to schedule a ride. Service times and availability varies by county. Visit online for county specific information.

Fees

Bus fare can be paid per ride and varies per location. An unlimited monthly pass is available for purchase.
  • Children under age 5 ride for free
  • Children age 6-12 are half fare with a paying adult
  • Riders age 90 and older can ride for free with a special bus pass. Call for more information and to request a pass.
  • Disabled veterans can ride for free with their veteran's ID card.
Contracts with Medical Assistance (MA) providers

Site Service Area

Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis counties

Other Information

Transportation

  • Wheelchair access
  • Vehicle lift access

Specialization

  • Older adults
  • People with low income

Payment

  • Elderly Waiver (EW)
  • Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
  • Private pay
  • Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
  • Community Alternative Care (CAC) Waiver
  • Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver (CADI)
  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
  • Alternative Care Waiver (AC)

Waiver Service Specialties

  • Billed by One-Way Trip
  • Commercial Carrier, Billed by Mileage
  • Enrolled to accept Transportation waiver
Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Dial-A-Ride bus services are on-demand rides in select cities. Rides must be scheduled at least one hour in advance.

Last Update

02/05/2026

Providing organization

Arrowhead Transit