Rainbow Rider Bus Taxi Services


Children ride on Rainbow Rider from daycare to school.

Rainbow Rider Bus Stats and Facts
Thousands of students each year use Rainbow Rider bus service as a safe, efficient way to get to sports, practice, dance, music lessons and other student events.
Rainbow Rider Coverage Map and Rider Fares

Rainbow Rider Bus Fare Schedule
0 - 5 miles = $2.00
5.1 - 10 miles = $4.00
10.1 - 20 miles = $5.00
Thereafter $2.00 additional for every 10 miles
  • Children ages 3-11 are half fare when traveling with an adult,
    full fare when traveling alone.
  • Children under three years of age are always free and must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Small animals may be transported in cages.
  • Service dogs travel without restriction.
  • Aides for passengers needing assistance travel at no charge.

Volunteer Driver Fare
Current IRS rate ($0.555) per mile and $10.00 per trip

Fees subject to change. Current as of February 2012.

Rainbow Rider Discount Pass
For your convenience, tickets are available for purchase at face value. Punch cards containing fifty $0.50 punches are also available for $22.50 for a savings of $2.50.
Punch cards are available at our main office, as well as the Alex Tech DECA Store, Elden's Food Fair and Pete's County Market in Alexandria, MN, Grant County Social Services in Elbow Lake, MN and Tom's Food Pride in Glenwood, MN and Starbuck, MN, and Coborn's in Long Prairie.

Ask your dispatcher for details
or call 1-800-450-7770.



Rainbow Rider Bus Coverage Area


Coverage area for Rainbow Rider includes Douglas County, Grant County, Pope County, Stevens County, Traverse County and Todd County in West Central Minnesota.
We stop where you stop. Simply find your destination and call for reservations.


Transportation for work, school, sports, doctor visits, shopping and more!

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249 Poplar Ave • Lowry, Minnesota 56349 • Fax: 320-283-5066 • Phone: 320-283-5061 • Toll Free: 1-800-450-7770

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