MVTA Minnesota State Fair Service
Jul 19, 2024 2:50 pm
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is almost here starting August 22 through September 2! Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will be offering direct bus service all days of the fair from three south metro locations. Free parking is available at the park and rides.
Round-trip fare will be $6 via the RideMVTA App (available on the Google Play Store or Apple Store) or $6 cash when boarding (exact amount, drivers don’t make change). Children 5 and under ride free.
Please note: Trips begin running earlier from Burnsville Transit Station.
Pickup and drop-off locations
Burnsville Transit Station
Hwy. 13 & Nicollet Ave.
Monday through Friday:
Depart from Burnsville Transit Station (Bay A): Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Burnsville Transit Station. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 11:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays:
Depart from Burnsville Transit Station (Bay A): Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Burnsville Transit Station. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 11:30 p.m.
Labor Day:
Depart from Burnsville Transit Station (Bay A): Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Burnsville Transit Station. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 9:30 p.m.
Eagan Transit Station
Yankee Doodle & Pilot Knob Rd. at l-35E
Monday through Friday:
Depart from Eagan Transit Station: Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Eagan Transit Station. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 11:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays:
Depart from Eagan Transit Station: Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Eagan Transit Station. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 11:30 p.m.
Labor Day:
Depart from Eagan Transit Station: Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Eagan Transit Station. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 9:30 p.m.
Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride
1401 Crossings Blvd., Shakopee
Monday through Friday:
Depart from Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride: Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 11:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays:
Depart from Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride: Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 11:30 p.m.
Labor Day:
Depart from Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride: Trips run every 15-20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Return from fairgrounds to Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride. Trips run every 15-20 minutes from noon to 9:30 p.m.
Please Note: There is no State Fair Service from Marschall Road Transit Station in Shakopee.
State Fair Service FAQs
Q: How do I purchase tickets on the RideMVTA app?
A: MVTA riders can purchase $6 tickets by downloading the free RideMVTA App. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Sign into your RideMVTA account, or create a new account by registering in the app. This will require a phone number and an email address that you have access to.
On the home page of app, scroll down and select State Fair Ticket under Upcoming Events. Select the number of tickets for purchase and click add to cart. Choose payment method and slide to buy.
Do not activate tickets until shortly before boarding the bus.
Show your active ticket to a staff member on site or to the bus driver
One $6 ticket is good for a round-trip ride both to and from the fair. You will not be required to show your ticket for the return bus ride.
Please Note: Go-To Cards, College Passes and MetroPasses are not accepted for the State Fair Express service.
Q: Can I buy a ticket on the app for another person or group of people?
A: Yes, only if that person is traveling with you. Passes cannot be sent electronically to another person’s phone. Be sure to activate all tickets for all people in your group before boarding the bus.
Q: Can we take a bike?
A: Bikes are permitted to be transported on the front of the bus on a first-come, first served basis.
Q: Can we bring wagons?
A: Only collapsible wagons are allowed on buses for transport.
Q: Can I bring a stroller on the bus?
A: Yes, but it must be collapsible.
Q: Will you make change if I don’t have exactly $6 in cash?
A: No. Riders will need $6 cash per person in the group. One person is $6, but you can pay $12 for two people, $18 for three people, $24 for 4 people, $30 for five people, etc.
Q: Can I purchase a ticket in person with a credit card?
A: MVTA staff will be available to assist customers who don’t have app tickets or cash but do have a credit card.
Q: Do Veterans ride free?
A: Disabled veterans ride free by showing a “Service Connected” ID. Others who ride free include State Fair employees with ID and law enforcement officers with ID.
Q: Does an MVTA ticket get you into the State Fair?
A: No. State Fair entry tickets are available at mnstatefair.org.
For more information about riding with MVTA to the Minnesota State Fair, email mvta@mvta.com or call MVTA Customer Service at 952-882-7500.
