Busing Around Roseville
How to take Metro Transit around Roseville and beyond.
Roseville is rich in public transit options. Local bus routes go north, south, east, and west through Roseville. There's also the Metro A Line rapid transit bus on Snelling Avenue and the new Metro Micro bus—a door-to-door ride share service.
Roseville is home to the Rosedale Transit Center, which is a connection point for multiple Metro Transit routes that go through Roseville and beyond. The Rosedale Transit Center is located right next to the AMC Theater with plentiful parking.
Here are some of the top routes and bus options for getting around Roseville.
Metro Micro
Roseville's newest transit option is Metro Micro, a door-to-door bus service. Just like with Uber or Lyft, you schedule pick-up and drop-off locations within the Roseville service area. It's a shared-ride transit service that uses ADA-accessible minibuses. You may share the little bus with other passengers and stop to pickup and drop off others along the way. Fares vary between $1 and $3.25 and include free transfers to other Metro Transit services . Learn more about fare rates here.
Download the Metro Micro app to get started. If you don't have a smartphone, you can call 651-602-1170 to book a ride. Learn all about Metro Micro here and some Frequently Asked Questions here.
The Metro A Line
The Metro A Line is a rapid transit bus route that comes every few minutes at a few key bus stops up and down Snelling Avenue. Get on at Rosedale Transit Center and hop off at Snelling and County Rd B or take it to Larpenteur Ave. You can keep going down to University Ave to catch the Green Line light rail to downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul. The A Line goes all the way south to Minnehaha Ave and 46th Street in Saint Paul.
Route 61
On the south side of Roseville on Larpenteur Ave you can take Route 61. This local bus goes east and west between downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Portions of Route 61 between Dale St and E 7th Street are on long-term detour due to construction on Rice Street and Arcade Street in 2025.
Route 62
Route 62 goes up and down Rice Street from Shoreview to downtown Saint Paul, through Roseville. It is currently on a long-term detour due to Rice Street Construction. Route 62 is detoured off Rice St from Maryland Ave to Larpenteur Ave until further notice.
Route 65
You can take Local Bus Route 65 from the Rosedale Transit Center down Snelling to County Rd B, then east to Dale Street, where it goes south all the way to Grand Avenue in Saint Paul.
Route 68
Route 68 also goes up and down Rice Street starting at Highway 36 and Rice St. The Roseville portion ends at Larptenteur Ave, but the route goes all the way to Inver Hills Community College. This route is also currently detoured due to Robert Street Construction.
Route 83
Route 83 also starts at Rosedale Center and goes down Snelling to County B, and then it goes south on Lexington Avenue. It takes a couple quick jogs off Lexington Ave, but stays close and stays mostly north/south on Lexington until it ends at Montreal Ave and Lexington Parkway South. You can get off at University Ave to grab the Green Line from Route 83 too.
Route 223
Route 223 goes east-west and connects Roseville, Little Canada, and Maplewood from Rosedale Center to Maplewood Mall.
Route 225 & 227
On the north side of Roseville, you can take Route 225 and Route 227, which create a loop up Snelling Ave and Victoria St and into Shoreview. You can get on either one at Rosedale Center or Island Lake County Park on Victoria St in Shoreview. Route 225 goes around the eastern side of the loop and 227 goes around the east.
Route 264 Express
If you commute to downtown Minneapolis from Roseville, you can catch an Express Bus on weekdays from Rosedale Transit Center or the Park and Ride at County Rd. C and I-35W. Route 264 goes from Roseville down to Marquette and 2nd Avenues in downtown Minneapolis.
Metro Mobility
Metro Mobility is an ADA accessible minibus for certified riders. It's a shared-ride public transportation service for people who are unable to use regular fixed-route buses due to a disability or health condition. Rides are available for any purpose for certified riders and must be scheduled in advance. To become certified for Metro Mobility, you must submit an application form. Fares to ride are $3.50 - $4 depending on the time of day. Downtown zones are $1. Riders who are Metro Mobility certified can ride other Metro Transit services for $1.
Information about eligibility and how to apply can be found online here. If you need materials in an alternative format, you can call the Service Center at 651-602-1111, 651-221-9886 (TTY) or email metromobility@metc.state.mn.us.
Metro G Line
There's a new bus rapid transit line coming through Roseville! It will be on Rice Street from Little Canada down through Roseville, through downtown Saint Paul, all the way to the Dakota County Northern Service Center in West Saint Paul.
Phase 1 involves the northern part of the route and work is already underway to construct new enhanced bus stops, in coordination with Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul. The new Little Canada Transit Station will be constructed starting in 2026. The nothern part of of the Metro G Line could be ready to ride starting in 2027 with the southern part ready in 2028.
Learn more about the project here.
How to Ride Metro Transit
Once you figure out what route you want to take and which bus stop to wait at, you can look up that route's schedule online or on the Metro Transit app. You can pay for your ride with cash, a Go-To Card, Metropass, College Pass, Student Pass, or through the Metro Transit app. Fares vary depending on who's riding, the time of day or week, and the type of transit. You can also buy an all-day pass which is good for all buses and light rail. You can buy a pass at a transit station or on the app. Learn more about fares here.
For more information on how to ride public transit in the Twin Cities, including tips for first timers, visit the Metro Transit website.
Bringing Your Bike
If you're riding your bike around the city, you can still take the bus! All Metro Transit buses and trains have bike racks so you can transport your bike while you ride. On buses, the bike racks are on the front of the bus. On trains, they are inside. Both adult-size and children's size bikes are allowed, as are e-bikes. But gas-powered bikes are now allowed. The Metro Transit bike racks can't fit bicycles with more than two wheels, cargo bikes, fat tire bikes, recumbents, tandems, or adaptive bikes won't fit.
For more information for riding Metro Transit with your bicycle:
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Metro Mobility is free. It is not. There was a pilot program for Metro Mobility certified riders to ride for free on other Metro Transit services, but that ended in December 2024. This article has been updated to reflect the correct information.
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