Bus Schedules and Information
Buses serving the University community in Mankato are provided and administered by the City of Mankato's Mankato Transit System (MTS).
Featured Route: Downtown Express (Route 7)
Quick, free, and designed for students.
Route Highlights
- Best boarding spot from campus: Nelson Hall
- Stops along the route:
- Hockey Center
- EHCO Food Shelf
- CUB Foods
- Islamic Center
- Dar Abi Bakr
- Post Office
- Wisdom House
- Social Security Office
- International Grocery Halal
- Superior School of Driving
Cost for students: Free with MavCARD ID
Why it matters: Designed to quickly get students downtown and back to campus
Supports student needs: Connects to food resources, community services, and cultural centers
Watch a short video overview of Route 7 in action.
Free Food and Transportation
If you show your MavCARD there is no charge for riding any bus or shuttle route within Mankato and North Mankato.
Student Government made this possible by championing adoption of the $1.10 per credit hour Green Transportation Fee.
We understand the importance of reaching food shelves and community kitchens without hurdles. Our buses now connect you close to these vital resources, making sure everyone in our community can access nourishing food with ease.
