General Information

The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) provides regular route and STRIDE (Special Transit Ride) services in the cities of Duluth , Proctor, and Superior, Wisconsin. The DTA operates 41 buses during peak hours on 27 routes.

All DTA buses are wheelchair accessible and seasonally equipped with bike racks. For the safety and security of its passengers, DTA buses and the Downtown Transit Center are constantly monitored by security cameras.

The DTA, which was legislatively created by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1969, is governed by a nine member board of directors, who regulate all policy matters for the Authority.

DTA base fare is $1.25 for adults and $1.00 for riders 18 and under during weekday peak hours. The weekday off-peak and weekend fare is $.60 cents for everyone. Peak hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the week. Transfers are FREE.

The DTA also offers unlimited-ride 31-Day passes for adults and teens, University-subsidized U-Pass Program for local colleges, and an employer-subsidized Commuter Pass Program.

The DTA maintains 122 neighborhood and passenger shelters and park & ride lots in Woodland and Piedmont.

Major Transit Stops

• Downtown Transit Center, located at 207 W. Superior Street, is open Monday-Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. The Transit Center is staffed by the DTA from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekdays.
• Third Avenue East Bust Stop, located below First Street on 3rd Avenue East as part of the SMD parking ramp, is open 6 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. daily - providing an indoor waiting area and a convenient transfer location.
• Miller Hill Mall Door Eight Bus Stop provides an indoor waiting area for riders and is a transfer location for conecting routes.
• UMD Kirby Plaza Bus Stop provides an indoor waiting area for riders and is a transfer location for conncting routes.

Contact Information

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