Stearns County Transportation Resources
Transit Connection
Sauk Centre city bus service is available 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Service within the city and township
Melrose city bus service is available 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Deviated Routes: Monday through Thursday various times (see link)
Cost:
- City: $1.25 per one way or one city token
- Rural: $3.00 per one way ($6.00 Round Trip) or rural tokens and $1.25 for each additional "in city" stop/boarding
Contact Numbers:
320.202.7824
800.600.7498
Paynesville Living at Home/Block Nurse Program (R.O.S.E. Center)
This program is for senior citizens living in the Paynesville School District, which includes Meeker and Stearns Counties. It utilizes volunteers to help seniors live at home independently by providing services such as transportation, caregiver respite support and education, and chore, homemaker and social activities. There is a sliding fee scale for these services. However, no one will be denied service because of an inability to pay. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Contact Number:
320.243.5144
Rural Stearns Faith in Action
Hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays,10:00 am - 5:00 pm & by Appt
Serves: Alzheimers/Dementia; Children; Frail/Elderly; Physically Disabled
Services: Bill Paying; Chores; Friendly Visit; Housekeeping; Link People; Meal Preparation; Respite Care; Shopping; Transportation
Fees: There are no fees charged for these services; donations are gladly accepted.
Contact Numbers:
320.685.3693
Helping Hands Outreach to Elders, Inc.
We organize volunteer drivers to provide rides to persons age 60 and above. Rides are for persons living within our service area who need a ride within the service area or to St. Cloud or Little Falls or other nearby communities. There are no fees charged for these services; donations are gladly accepted.
Service area is within a five mile radius of the rural Stearns County communities of Holdingford, Opole, St. Anna, St. Anthony, St. Francis, and St. Wendel
Contact Numbers:
320.746.9960
St. Cloud Area Faith in Action
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M - F
Service Area: Saint Cloud, Waite Park, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Rice
Serves: Alzheimers/Dementia; Children; Developmentally Disabled; Frail/Elderly; Mentally Ill; Physically Disabled; Terminally Ill
Services: Bill Paying; Chores; Friendly Visit; Housekeeping; Link People; Meal Preparation; Respite Care; Shopping; Telephone Reassurance; Transportation
Fees: There are no fees charged for these services; donations are gladly accepted.
Contact Numbers:
320.258.8673
Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network
Transportation for Veterans within a 50 mile radius of St. Cloud. Must be able to get in and out of vans with minimal assistance. Spouses and aides may accompany veterans. Veteran must lack personal transportation and lack access to Metro Bus Service. Services available Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, not available on holidays. Must provide a 72 hour notice. There are no fees charged for these services.
Contact Number:
320.252.2670 ext. 6676 Fred Anderson, Transportation Coordinator
Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Transportatin provided for Veterans from St. Cloue VAMC to Minneapolis VAMC for scheduled appointments. Bus departs Monday through Friday at 8:00 am and returns at approximately 4:30 pm. No service is provided on weekends and holidays. 48 hours notice is required. Spouses and aides may accompany veteran if space is available. There are no fees charged for these services.
Contact Numbers:
320.252.2670 ext. 6442
Metro Bus
Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service available 7 days a week. Coverage area includes St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell and Waite Park.
Cost: Effective January 4, 2009 - Cash fare is $.90 and transfer fare is $.25; Seniors and disabled riders fare is $.45 and $.10 transfer fare; Children 5 and under ride free; youth can ride free in the summer. Please contact our office or visit our website for more fare and bus pass information.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Fixed Route Service - available for all general public, all fixed routes are handicap accessible
- Dial-A-Ride Services - Must complete an application and be approved by the committee to ride DAR services. The general public can ride DAR services Monday through Friday from 9:00 pm to Midnight.
Contact Numbers:
320.251.7433 - Transit Center - Fixed Route schedule information
320.252.1010- Dial-A-Ride and Specialized services
Country Care-A-Van
Specialized transportation service offering door through door service for residents through Central Minnesota.
- Door thru door service
- wheelchair use and care attendant available
- specially trained drivers
- direct billing
Contact Numbers:
320.258.2273
Peoples Express
Peoples Express Specialized Transportation is available for both local and long distance trips in Minnesota and surrounding states.
- Each passenger receives our special Peoples Express attention: registering appointments, handling paperwork and helping with hats and coats are just a few examples of what you can expect when you ride with us... we don't just drop our passengers off at the curb.
- Transportation to routine medical or dental appointments, therapy, or treatments can be arranged with one call to our toll-free number.
- A family member, friend or staff is always welcome at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
- Wheelchair, ambulatory and stretcher service available.
Contact Numbers:
218.631.2909
800.450.0123
Executive Express
Contact Numbers:
320.253.2226
888.522.9899
American Cancer Society - Road to Recovery Program
Volunteers available to assist with transportation to treatment at cancer centers and hospitals.
Contact Numbers:
320.255.0220 - Central Minnesota Chapter - American Cancer Society
Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing in-home care that enriches seniors lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living.
Comfort Keepers provide you or a loved one in-home assistance that may include:
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Transportation to Doctor's appointments
Contact Numbers:
320.230.9939
Taxi Plus/Orange Cab
Contact Number:
320.252.8080
Albany Kozy Kab
Contact Number:
320.548.3319
Yellow Cab
Contact Number:
320.251.5050
Care Cab
Contact Number:
320.251.6261