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Ride free, ride green along Nicollet Mall

Look for buses marked “Free Ride” and pay no fare when boarding along Nicollet Mall. You’ll have an easy ride between the Convention Center and the Hiawatha light-rail line.

Free Ride buses are available seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Pay just 50 cents if you ride within the Downtown Zone on any other bus along Nicollet Mall.

Approximate Frequency (Northbound)	Minutes
Weekdays 6 a.m.-7 p.m.	10
Weekday evenings 7 p.m.-1 a.m.	10-15
Saturday	10-15
Sunday/Holiday	10-15

Approximate Frequency (Southbound)	Minutes
Weekdays 6 a.m.-7 p.m.	7-10
Weekday evenings 7 p.m.-1 a.m.	20-30
Saturday	15
Sunday/Holiday	20-30

Hop on Free Ride buses at these locations

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