TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ON THE SHT
Updated July 2024
Transportation from Twin Cities to Duluth
Groome Transportation
www.groometransportation.com
(218) 724-4676
Groome Transportation offers shuttles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport (MSP) to several locations in Duluth. Those closest to the Trail would be 1) the
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) campus and 2) Holiday Station/Burger King at 210
S 27th Ave W.
Jefferson Bus Company
www.jeffersonlines.com
(800) 451-5333
Jefferson Bus Company provides service from the MSP airport to several Duluth
locations. The main terminal (228 W Michigan St.) is in downtown Duluth and close to the
Lakewalk portion of the Trail. Buses also stop at UMD, which is near the Bagley Nature
Center. The first SHT campsite north of Duluth, Bald Eagle campsite, is about 10 miles
from UMD.
Transportation Along the Trail Corridor
Shuttle Services
Superior Shuttle
superiorshuttle.com
(218) 834-5511
Superior Shuttle is available for reservations May 1 to October 31. They no longer provide
scheduled service; reservation only. Same-day pick-ups or drop-offs possible when
availability allows. This shuttle serves the entire 300-mile trail corridor, including the
southern and northern terminuses. Dog-friendly.
Northshore Shuttles LLC
facebook.com/hikethenorthshore/
(608) 921-9400
Contact person: Matthew Iatonna
Email: [email protected]
Northshore Shuttles offers service year-round, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., along the entire Trail.
Reservations are required.
Odyssey Resorts SHT Shuttle
odysseyresorts.com/odyssey-experiences/
Contact person: Mark Bartell
Phone: (218) 370-8687
Shuttle operates every day except Monday on a first-come, first-serve basis by
reservation dependent on the availability of drivers. Service available from Fox Farm
Eastern Trailhead near Two Harbors to Cook County Road 14 Trailhead near Hovland.
Shuttles must be booked as far in advance as possible. Reservations can be made online or
by phone or text.
Cadillac Cab
facebook.com/cadillaccabsilverbay
Contact person: Jeff Asmussen
Phone: (218) 220-9720
Cadillac Cab operates out of Silver Bay. Call or text to make arrangements.
Superior by Nature
superiorbynature.com/
Contact person: Linda Newman
Phone: (218) 387-4526
Superior by Nature operates May 1 to October 31 and provides shuttles the SHT in Cook
County, along with other remote water and trail access wilderness entries throughout the
Arrowhead region. The shuttle service’s base camp is at Points Unknown in Hovland.
Camping, showers, secure parking, and other pre- and post-trip services available.
Harriet Quarles Transportation
No longer in operation as of 5/15/24.
Bus Service in Duluth
Duluth Transit Authority
duluthtransit.com/
(218) 722-7283
The Duluth Transit Authority provides bus service throughout the Twin Ports area and
has routes with access to several SHT Trailheads.
Bus Service on the Northshore
Arrowhead Transit
arrowheadtransit.com
(800) 862-0175
Arrowhead Transit provides bus service between Duluth and Grand Marais, as well as
local service in several towns along the SHT.
Taxi Services in Duluth
Allied Taxi
(218) 722-3311
alliedtaxiofduluth.com/
Dwarf King Taxi
(218) 434-5464
facebook.com/DwarfKingTaxi/
SK Taxi
(218) 221-1604
facebook.com/SKtaxiDuluth/
RideShare Services in Duluth
Lyft
lyft.com/rider/cities/duluth-mn
Uber
uber.com/global/en/r/cities/duluth-mn-us/