Service Areas/Hours

Coverage Area

Friendly Rider buses serve the cities of Wadena and Staples in addition to locations throughout Wadena County and Northern Todd County. Anyone in our service area may schedule a pick-up time by contacting our office. Hours of operation vary by location. Please refer to our service routes for the complete schedule.

Friendly Rider Service Area Map

Service Routes and Hours

Staples

We serve the city of Staples and its surrounding areas each day Monday through Friday. Call to Make an Appointment

Monday through Friday: 6 am to 6 pm

Wadena

We serve Wadena city and its surrounding areas daily. Call to make an appointment.

Monday through Wednesday: 6 am to 6 pm
Thursday through Friday: 6 am to 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

Menahga

Thursdays: Call to Make an Appointment

Verndale, Aldrich & Sebeka

Monday through Friday: Call to Make an Appointment

Henning & Ottertail City

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Call to Make an Appointment

Deer Creek & Bluffton

Monday through Friday: Call to Make an Appointment

New York Mills

Tuesday, Thursday: Call to Make an Appointment

Hewitt, Bertha, Eagle Bend, Clarissa & Browerville

Monday through Friday: Call to Make an Appointment

Holiday Schedule

Please note our holiday schedule. We are closed on holidays and do not offer bus service on those days.

Ready to Ride?

You can schedule your trip and purchase tickets or passes all online. No muss, no fuss.

Schedule Your Trip

  1. Online Reservation Form

    This form allows you to create a reservation request any time of the day. Our dispatching office is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm, weekdays, except on holidays. If your request is received during office hours, we will do our best to confirm your schedule that day. If your message is received outside of office hours or after 4:30 pm, you will be contacted as soon as possible the next business day.

    Please try to schedule your ride in advance. We do our best to accommodate your requested pick up time but during busier times there may be more of a wait. In the cities of Wadena and Staples, booking a ride 2-hours in advance will help us provide better service to you. Residents outside this area should schedule a ride 24-hours in advance.

    Please input a phone number or email address where we can contact you for confirmation or changes to your reservation. If you have questions, please call 218-631-5730.

  2. Preferred method of contact:*
  3. Trip Information

    Please indicate your trip information including the date and time you need to arrive at your location.

  4. You may enter either an address or the destination name (i.e. 123 Chestnut Street or WalMart)

  5. You may enter either an address or the destination name (i.e. 123 Chestnut Street or WalMart)

  6. Will you require use of the lift?
  7. Will an escort be accompanying you?
  8. Would you like to setup a return trip?*
  9. You may enter either an address or the destination name (i.e. 123 Chestnut Street or WalMart)

  10. You may enter either an address or the destination name (i.e. 123 Chestnut Street or WalMart)

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  12. This field is not part of the form submission.