Shuttle Service

All you have to do is enjoy the ride!

Text or email the Mesabi Trail Shuttle Service and we’ll “portage” you and/or your gear to your hotel or vehicle!

Email us:  mesabi.shuttle@gmail.com
Text to:  218-780-4541

Service Areas and Pricing

The Mesabi Trail Shuttle Service is available from Grand Rapids to Ely and all points in between. Up to 4 bikes & passengers per trip. (Larger groups, please call for pricing and availability).

The shuttle rates are determined by distance and drive time based from Mesabi Station in Eveleth. Recumbent, tandem, or e-bikes may incur an extra charge.

Distances from Mesabi Station in Eveleth round-trip: 

• Grand Rapids – 120 miles
• Coleraine – 100 miles
• Marble – 84 miles
• Calumet – 80 miles
• Nashwauk – 70 miles
• Keewatin – 60 miles
• Hibbing – 50 miles
• Chisholm – 44 miles
• Buhl – 32 miles
• Mountain Iron – 18 miles
• Virginia – 12 miles
• Gilbert – 8 miles
• McKinley – 18 miles
• Biwabik – 24 miles
• Aurora/Giants Ridge – 34 mile
• Embarrass – 60 miles
• Tower – 80 miles
• Ely – 110 miles

The Shuttle is not an on-call service, except in an emergency. Please reserve your shuttle at least 24 hours in advance, more if possible. A cell number is required.

A $25 deposit will be charged at the time of reservation. Cancellations due to extreme weather (thunderstorms) are acceptable, other cancellations will be charged the $25 fee. Payment for shuttles can be made by credit card, cash or check.

Mesabi Trail Wheel Passes available online or through the shuttle. You can also order a copy of the trail paper map online. (highly recommended).

Hours/Dates of Operation

• May 15-31:  9 am to 4 pm
• June 1-Sept 15:  8 am to 6 pm
• Sept 15 – Oct 15:  9 am to 4 pm (weather dependent)

For More Information and to Make Reservations:

To make reservations email:  mesabi.shuttle@gmail.com