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Arrowhead Transit

To ride, dial:

800-862-0175, option 4

Contact Arrowhead Transit at least an hour in advance to schedule a pick-up time and specific drop-off site. The dispatcher will ask for:

  • Time and exact location of pickup
  • Destination address
  • Number of people traveling with you
  • The exact time of any appointments
  • Return trip information

Purchasing tickets/passes

Individuals: Books of one-way tickets or unlimited monthly passes may be purchased from a bus driver with cash or check. Books of 10 one-way tickets can also be ordered with a credit or debit card by contacting Melinda Nelson. She can be reached at 218-735-6851 or melinda.nelson@aeoa.org.

Organizations: May request an order form by contacting Jennifer Tarr at jennifer.tarr@aeoa.org. These orders may be invoiced.

Aitkin Dial-A-Ride
Arrowhead Transit provides Dial-A-Ride services for anyone who lives in the city of Aitkin.
The cost is $1.25 per ride, $12.50/book of 10 tickets, or $17.00 for an unlimited monthly pass. It runs:

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aitkin Additional Hours
This route is offered within the city of Aitkin only.
The cost is $1.25 per ride, $12.50/book of 10 tickets, or $17.00 for an unlimited monthly pass. It runs:

  • Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. & 2 to 3 p.m.

Hill City to Grand Rapids
1st & 3rd Thursday
$3.00/ride

9:30 Hill City
10:00 Arrive in Grand Rapids
1:00 Return from Grand Rapids

Call by noon the day before to make a reservation.
Requires 5 passengers. Call in 4 other reservations, and you ride for free.

Aitkin to Brainerd
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month

7:00 McGregor $3.50
7:30 Palisade $3.50
8:00 Aitkin $3.00
9:00 Arrive in Brainerd
1:00 Leave Brainerd

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free.
Please call by noon the day prior.

Aitkin to Duluth
2nd & 4th Friday of the month

8:00 Aitkin City Hall $5.50
8:07 Maryhill Manor $5.50
8:30 McGregor $4.50
8:45 Tamarack $4.50
8:55 Wright $3.00
9:05 Cromwell $3.00
10:00 Arrive in Duluth
2:00 Leave Duluth

Call by noon the day before to make a reservation. Requires 5 passengers.
Call in 4 other reservations, and you ride for free.


McGrath to Brainerd
4th Thursday of the month


8:00 Giese $4.50
8:15 McGrath $4.50
10:00 Arrive in Brainerd
1:00 Leave Brainerd

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free.
Please call by noon the day prior.


McGrath to Duluth

2nd Thursday of the month

7:00 Aitkin $5.50
8:00 McGrath $5.50
8:15 Giese $4.50
10:00 Arrive in Duluth
1:00 Return from Duluth

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free.
Please call by noon the day prior.

McGrath to Mora
2nd Tuesday of the month
$3.90 one way

7:00 Leave McGrath
2:30 Return to McGrath

These trips require 5 passengers to go. Call in 4 other reservations, and yours is free. Please call by noon the day prior.