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Join us to kick off the new METRO B Line on June 14!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10 a.m. | Ribbon cutting at Union Depot's East Plaza
10:45 a.m. | Direct event bus rides leave
Address: 240 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101
Greeters will be present inside Union Depot to answer questions and guide people toward the ceremony.
Community Celebrations
Community celebrations will take place at two locations: one in Minneapolis, and one in St. Paul. Each community celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include face painting, music, kids’ activities, food, local community booth tables, and much more.
Getting to Community Celebrations
If you plan on attending the community celebration at Union Depot, you can get there by taking:
If you plan on attending the community celebration at Lake Street & Chicago Avenue, you can get there by taking:
Celebration locations are also accessible by bike, and paid parking is available near both locations.
Ride the B Line for free on Saturday, courtesy of Midtown Global Market
All rides on the new B Line will be free on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., sponsored by Midtown Global Market. The B Line will be running its normal Saturday schedule: METRO B Line - Schedules. If you transfer to another route, you must pay the applicable fare.
Metro Transit will have ambassadors along the corridor from June 14-16 to help guide customers to new B Line stations and provide information about service changes. On June 14, Union Park District Council will be at stations from Marshall & Otis to John Ireland & Marshall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for riding with us!
For more details about the opening day celebration, visit METRO B Line - Metro Transit
 Sign with Metro B Line opening date
Check out this video for an overview of the METRO B Line. You'll learn facts about the B Line route, key destinations, bus station features, and connections to other transit lines.
 A B Line bus next to La Mexicana Supermercado
Waiting for your bus
B Line buses will only stop at designated stations. NexTrip signs at B Line stations show real-time arrival and departure information, so you’ll always know when your next bus is coming. Each station includes heat, lighting, seating, emergency phones, and security cameras.
Pay your fare before boarding
Beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, B Line customers must pay their fare at the station before boarding. This helps speed up trips for everyone. You can pay at a ticket machine at the station, use a Go-To Card or pass, or pay through the Metro Transit app. Once you’ve paid, board the B Line through any door and find a seat. Please keep your ticket or pass available. A police officer or TRIP agent may ask to see it to confirm your fare.
Remember to tap your Go-To Card again when transferring at other METRO stations, boarding regular-route buses, or riding an express bus. Please note a surcharge applies when transferring to an express bus. Fares are valid for unlimited rides within 2.5 hours of purchase.
A reminder that with the launch of the B Line on June 14, local bus routes 27, 38, and 72 will begin service on the same day to provide local transit access along parts of the corridor. Friday, June 13 is the last day of service on Route 21.
For more information visit the B Line project website: metrotransit.org/b-line-supporting-bus-network
To support faster, more reliable bus travel during this year's I-94 construction, Metro Transit, in partnership with the City of St. Paul and Ramsey County, has installed a temporary westbound bus lane on Marshall Avenue between Wilder and Cretin avenues. The temporary bus lane will help reduce westbound transit delay from increased traffic on Marshall during I-94 construction. Signage has gone up and pavement markings are expected to be added when weather allows.
Parking is restricted on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bikes and right turns are allowed. During these hours, approximately 40 spaces will be unavailable westbound between Cleveland and Cretin avenues. The temporary bus lane is expected to be in place until late 2025.
Need more B Line information?
Stay in the know – sign up for B Line Rider Alerts! Be the first to know about service updates, schedule changes, and detours for the B Line: Rider Alerts - Metro Transit.
General questions or trip planning assistance is available online or by contacting Metro Transit at 612-373-3333.
Staff are available to attend community events or meetings to connect with and answer questions about the METRO B Line or teach customers how to use the service. To plan or have staff visit your next event, contact bline@metrotransit.org
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