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Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council

Transportation - Prairieland Transit System \ Heartland Express

1106 3rd Ave, Worthington, MN 56187

Eligibility
Anyone can use this service
Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Application process
Dial-A-Ride hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Call (507) 372-4444 to schedule a Dial-A-Ride pickup
Fees
Fare: $2.50 per Dial-A-Ride ride $2.50 for Heartland Express and Special Pickup $1.00 City of Worthington bus
Site Service Area

Nobles, Rock, Murray, and Pipestone - see eligibility fields for specific program information Nobles County Heartland Express provides bus service in Nobles County. Homemaker services are provided in Nobles, Rock, Pipestone, Murray, Jackson, Cottonwood and Lincoln Counties. Employment support for older workers serves Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties.

Other Information

Specialization

  • Family
  • People with low income
  • Disabilities
  • Older adults

Transportation

  • Reduced cost transportation or volunteer driver

Organization Type

  • Community Action Partnership

Payment

  • Private pay
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 The Prairieland Transit System offers convenient, accessible public transportation through a centralized dispatch system. This ensures that all residents have equal access to transportation options, whether it's discounted fares on Worthington Taxi Service rides or a journey on the Nobles County Heartland Express. Nobles County Heartland Express is a public route deviation and dial-a-ride transportation program:
  • Route service to all communities in Nobles County
  • 18-passenger, accessible bus
  • For special requests, call Central Dispatch to confirm or arrange your ride
Worthington Dial-A-Ride: Flexible and convenient transportation within the Worthington area. Worthington Taxi Service: Affordable taxi rides with fare discounts for all county residents.
Last Update
04/17/2026
Providing organization
Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council
Organization URLhttps://www.smoc.us