New weekly bus service between Ely and Virginia
DULUTH, Minn. – Arrowhead Transit is launching a new weekly service connecting Ely to Virginia.
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The bus will have stops in Babbitt, Embarrass, and Tower. The service will start on Tuesday, June 24.
This route, called the Boundary Waters Loop, is designed to improve and expand access to essential services, expanded healthcare options, grocery stores, and major Iron Range destinations, including the Range Regional Airport and Hibbing.
In a news release Adam Roen, the Arrowhead Transit Manager for St. Louis County said, “This is more than a route—it’s a connection to opportunity… It gives Ely residents access not only to hospitals and major retailers, but also to job centers, the airport, and connecting transit routes that reach across the region. It’s one more way we’re closing the gap for rural communities.”
This route will on run on Tuesdays and rides will be $5.
Boundary Waters Loop – Tuesday Schedule
Morning Route (To Ely and Tower):
· 7:00 a.m. – Depart Gilbert
· 7:15 a.m. – Virginia
· 8:00 a.m. – Embarrass
· 8:20 a.m. – Babbitt (Dollar General)
· 8:45 a.m. – Ely (Minnesota North – Vermilion)
· 9:30 a.m. – Tower
· 10:15 a.m. –Virginia (drop-offs at Essentia Health, Super One, Target, and Walmart)
Afternoon Return Trip (Back to Gilbert):
· 2:00 p.m. – Pickups in Virginia (Walmart, Essentia, Super One, Target)
· 3:00 p.m. – Tower
· 3:45 p.m. – Ely (Minnesota North – Vermilion)
· 4:10 p.m. – Babbitt (Dollar General)
· 4:30 p.m. – Embarrass
· 5:15 p.m. – Virginia
· 5:30 p.m. – Arrive in Gilbert
