Air & Bus Transportation
Airport and Bus Lines
Waldorf University provides transportation for students to and from campus to the following during the academic year (August through Mid-May).
Minneapolis St. Paul Intern'l Airport
4300 Glumack Dr.
St. Paul, MN 55111
Air Choice One & Jefferson Bus Lines
Mason City Municipal Airport
Hwy 122 West
Mason City, IA 50401
Greyhound Bus
Pilot Travel Center
2411 US Hwy 18 E
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Carrier Choices
Ride Request
An online ride request form must be completed for air or bus travel to and from campus 72 hours before the student needs transportation services. After submitting a ride request form, a confirmation email will be sent to the student. The transportation coordinator will follow up with the ride itinerary via email. Students should plan for possible wait times due to weather, traffic or flight delays.
Flights from MSP Airport in Minneapolis, Minn. to the Mason City Municipal Airport in Mason City, Iowa, will be through Air Choice One. Students are responsible for booking the commuter flight to and from the Mason City Municipal Airport. The ride fee to campus is $20 and will be applied to the student's account.
August/Fall 2021 Arrival & Departure Dates
All students will be picked up and dropped off at the airport or bus station. Please refer to the ride request form to make a reservation 72 hours in advance. Student Life does not support leaving campus early and missing classes before the semester is over or before a break.
- July 27-31
International Football, Soccer & Volleyball Athletes & RA's - August 4-7
Volleyball & Soccer - August 8-10
Football & all other International students - August 11-13
Cheer, Theatre & select Comm students - August 15-17
Music & Communications managers, Cross Country & International Students - August 17-19
Orientation Leaders - August 22-25
NEW 1st-year students & returning students
For questions about student transportation, contact the Air and Bus Coordinator during business hours at 641-585-8728 or call/text 641-525-5543. After hours please call 641-585-8500.
Medical Transportation
Waldorf provides rides for students to area medical facilities. There is no cost for medical rides within Forest City. Rides to area clinics and hospitals will cost $30 round trip. Any medical rides over 100 miles round trip will be $100. All medical ride fees will be applied to the student's account. We will try to accommodate special circumstances. Please provide notice and information as soon as possible.
Area Medical Clinics ($30)
- Britt, Iowa*
- Buffalo Center, Iowa
- Clarion, Iowa
- Clear Lake, Iowa
- Forest City, Iowa - no charge
- Garner, Iowa
- Lake Mills, Iowa
- Mason City, Iowa*
- Albert Lea, Minn.*
*Locations with hospital
Medical Clinics ($100)
- Ames, Iowa
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Austin, Minn.
- Minneapolis, Minn.
- Rochester, Minn.
Transportation to medical appointments may be coordinated through Student Health Services, Mary Mathiasen, at 641-585-8157, 641-590-0619 or by emailing Mary Mathiasen. If no answer, call 641-585-8500. Medical rides are limited during university break times, as offices are closed and drivers are less available.
Area Hospital Systems
- Hancock County Health System - Britt, Iowa
- Mayo Clinic Health - Albert Lea, Minn.
- Mercy One of North Iowa - Mason City, Iowa