Nobles County Heartland Express Route Service
Experience convenient and affordable public transportation with the Nobles County Heartland Express (NCHE)! For just $2.50 per ride, you can catch the bus at any time or place along the route schedule. Whether you’re commuting within Worthington or traveling between communities, the NCHE is here to serve you.
Route Highlights
Our buses travel throughout Nobles County, stopping at key locations on designated routes from Monday to Thursday. Simply follow the up and down arrows on the route schedule to see the bus’s direction.
Start your day with a trip between Worthington and nearby communities like Rushmore, Ellsworth, and Adrian.
Key Stops:
- Worthington: 7:00 AM, 12:04 PM, 2:04 PM
- Rushmore: 7:20 AM, 11:44 AM, 2:24 PM
- Ellsworth: 7:47 AM, 11:17 AM, 2:51 PM
- Adrian: 8:05 AM, 10:59 AM, 3:09 PM
- Worthington: Returns at 8:32 AM, 10:32 AM, 3:36 PM
Connect with northern communities like Lismore, Leota, St. Kilian, and more.
Key Stops:
- Worthington: 7:00 AM, 12:34 PM, 2:34 PM
- Lismore: 7:34 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:08 PM
- Leota: 7:50 AM, 11:44 AM, 3:24 PM
- St. Kilian: 8:09 AM, 11:25 AM, 3:43 PM
- Worthington: Returns at 8:47 AM, 10:47 AM, 4:21 PM
Explore Brewster, Kinbrae, and Dundee with our eastbound service.
Key Stops:
- Worthington: 7:00 AM, 11:14 AM, 1:14 PM
- Brewster: 7:16 AM, 10:58 AM, 1:30 PM
- Kinbrae: 7:33 AM, 10:41 AM, 1:47 PM
- Dundee: 7:40 AM, 10:34 AM, 1:54 PM
- Worthington: Returns at 8:07 AM, 10:07 AM, 2:21 PM
Travel south to Bigelow and Round Lake for work, appointments, or other needs.
Key Stops:
- Worthington: 7:00 AM, 10:58 AM, 12:58 PM
- Bigelow: 7:17 AM, 10:41 AM, 1:15 PM
- Round Lake: 7:38 AM, 10:20 AM, 1:36 PM
- Worthington: Returns at 7:59 AM, 9:59 AM, 1:57 PM
In the afternoons, NCHE provides additional routes to cater to your transportation needs, with stops in all directions and returns to Worthington.
- Monday PM (East Route): Worthington, Brewster, Kinbrae, Dundee
- Tuesday PM (South Route): Worthington, Bigelow, Round Lake
- Wednesday PM (West Route): Worthington, Rushmore, Ellsworth, Adrian
- Thursday PM (North Route): Worthington, Lismore, Leota, St. Kilian, Wilmont, Reading
Awards range from $200 to $1,400, based on household
Who Can Ride?
Everyone is welcome! The NCHE serves all residents, regardless of age or need.
- Children: Traveling for activities, medical, or dental appointments.
- Parents: Helping children to appointments or commuting home.
- Adults: Heading to work, business, or appointments.
- Elderly: Visiting medical facilities, meal sites, or other locations.
Pickup Location:
For most communities, the pickup location is the Post Office. For special requests, call Central Dispatch to confirm or arrange your ride.