Parking and Transportation

This information is provided to help you plan your travel to campus. We can’t wait to see you on campus soon!

Traveling By:

Car | Airplane | Bus

Getting Around:

Morris | Minnesota | Twin Cities

Traveling to Campus by Car—Driving Directions

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From the East or Minneapolis/St. Paul area

Approximate driving time: 3 hours

  1. Take Interstate 94 west to Sauk Centre (exit #127).
  2. Turn left onto Highway 71.
  3. Turn west (right) onto Highway 28. Watch closely for this turn!
  4. Continue west on Highway 28 to Morris.
  5. Turn south (left) onto Highway 59.
  6. Turn west (right) onto Prairie Lane at the University of Minnesota sign.
  7. Turn north (right) onto Alumni Drive, proceed to the North parking lot to reach the Welcome Center.

From the North or the Fargo/Moorhead area

Approximate driving time: 2 hours

  1. Take Interstate 94 east to Fergus Falls.
  2. Take exit #61 for Highway 59 to Elbow Lake.
  3. Turn south (right) and follow Highway 59 to Morris.
  4. Turn west (right) onto Prairie Lane at the University of Minnesota sign.
  5. Turn north (right) onto Alumni Drive, proceed to the North parking lot to reach the Welcome Center.

From the South or the Sioux Falls area

Approximate driving time: 3 hours

  1. Take Interstate 29 north to Highway 12 (exit #207) to Milbank, South Dakota.
  2. Follow Highway 12 east to the intersection of Highway 59.
  3. Turn north (left) onto Highway 59 to Morris.
  4. Turn west (left) onto Prairie Lane at the University of Minnesota sign.
  5. Turn north (right) onto Alumni Drive, proceed to the North parking lot to reach the Welcome Center.

Parking

The Morris campus has ample free parking conveniently located around the campus perimeter. Unless you’ve been given other instructions, locate a parking lot and park in a visitor spot. Note: you will need to call Public Safety (320-589-6000) and notify them per the instructions on the visitor spot signs. 

Traveling to Campus by Airplane

Recommended Airports:

Fargo/Moorhead Regional Airport: Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota 

St. Cloud Regional Airport: St. Cloud, Minnesota 

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Airport Shuttle:

Turner Transport Airport Shuttle Service offers private shuttle service between Morris and MSP airport. Call 218-770-6702.

Traveling to Campus by Bus

Jefferson Lines has a stop at the Pilot Center in Alexandria.
Greyhound has a stop in Willmar.

* Visitors who use bus transportation must secure transportation from the drop-off point to Morris.

Traveling around Morris

Morris Transit Service

During the school year, Morris Transit Service stops on campus on-the-hour and is an inexpensive way to make your way around the Morris community.

Fares are $1.50

  • Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
  • From campus or if scheduled two hours in advance.

Fares are $3

  • Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
  • All day Saturday, Sunday
  • Or if not scheduled two hours in advance.

Punch Passes are available for $30 at Higbies in the Student Center.

To learn more or schedule a ride call 320-589-1000.

Traveling around Minnesota

Jefferson Lines is a regional bus service that travels to a variety of destinations in the midwest. The nearest station is located in Alexandria. For information on schedule, station locations, and buying tickets, visit the Jefferson Lines website

Traveling to the Twin Cities

Weekend Twin Cities Shuttle

The Morris campus contracts with a local bus company to offer weekend shuttle rides to the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This service begins operating during the fifth weekend of the fall semester and continues through the academic year. The shuttle does not run during winter break or summer.

Purchase shuttle tickets online
Tickets will remain on sale until 2 p.m. of the departure day.

Twin Cities Shuttle Schedule

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Departure Day (usually Friday)

6 p.m.—Load in the North Parking Lot of the Morris Campus

6:15 p.m.—Depart Morris

7:20 p.m.—Arrive at Alexandria Technical and Community College (1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308, Main entrance to the college. Door C.)

8:25 p.m.—Arrive at the McDonald's St. Cloud/St. Augusta

9:30 p.m.—Arrive at the Maple Grove Transit Center

10:30 p.m.—Arrive at the West Bank of the UMN TC campus by the Carlson School (South 4th Street, near the 4th Street and 19th Avenue intersection)

Return Day (usually Sunday)

5 p.m.— Depart from MSP Airport (only on specific trips)

6 p.m.—Depart from the West Bank of the UMN TC campus by the Carlson School (load at the bus curb cut on South 4th Street, near the 4th Street and 19th Avenue intersection)

7 p.m.—Depart from the Maple Grove Transit Center

8 p.m.—Depart from the McDonalds St. Cloud/St. Augusta

9:15 p.m.—Depart from Alexandria Technical and Community College (1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308, Main entrance to the college. Door C.)

10 p.m.—Arrive at Morris Campus

Note: Students are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of any departure. The bus will not wait. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed on the bus.