Pre-ordered shuttle bus passes have been mailed.  You should expect to receive them by USPS mail the week of January 7.

Shuttle Bus Information & Details

The Saint Paul local organizing committee has retained the services of metroConnections, Inc. to operate and manage a private shuttle system connecting the official U.S. Championship hotels with the Xcel Energy Center and Pleasant Arena.  This shuttle does not provide service to the Minneapolis / St. Paul or non-official hotels.

There will be a separate shuttle for credentialed participants (Red Line) and individuals purchasing bus passes (Blue Line).  Skaters, chaperones and coaches with an official championship credential may ride buses on both the Red Line and Blue Line for no charge.   The Blue Line shuttle does not service Pleasant Arena.

Shuttle Bus Service Locations

Shuttle Bus Service Hours of Operation

Blue Line will operate as follows:

Stop 1 - Xcel Energy Center - Gate #1 :00/:30
Stop 2 - St. Paul Hotel - :10/:40
Stop 3 - Hilton Garden Inn - :15/:45
Stop 4 - Embassy Suites - :20/:50
Stop 5 - Crowne Plaza Riverfront - :25/:55

Dedicated Blue Line for Best Western Kelly Inn

Xcel Energy Center - Gate 1 - :00/:30
Best Western Kelly Inn - :10/:40

Two shuttles will continuously service the Blue Line.  All times are approximate and subject to change.  Please refer to posted shuttle information at hotels and arena.  Estimated shuttle loop time is 25 minutes.

Purchasing a Shuttle Bus Pass

Individuals without credentials wishing to use the shuttles must purchase a shuttle bus pass and are restricted to using the Blue line shuttle.  A 9-day shuttle bus pass is available for $30 per rider.  The pass is good for unlimited rides on the shuttle bus for the duration of the Championships.  Expired credentials are still valid for riding the shuttle. 

The deadline has passed to pre-order shuttle bus passes.  They can be purchased in person at the Xcel Energy Center box office and the front desk of hotels that are on the shuttle bus line.

Shuttle Bus Map

The shuttles will be on a published schedule with a 30-minute-or-less frequency.  Maps will be available at the host hotels that include event schedules, hours of operation, bus stops, local dining, shopping and restaurants. Click the map below to enlarge and view a printable map.