Palace Transit

Services


Palace Transit operates curb to curb public transportation to anyone of any age in Mitchell Monday thru Friday 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 to 3 p.m.

Call the Palace Transit office at 995-8440 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to reserve or cancel a ride. All rides must be scheduled by 4:00 p.m. the day before and Monday rides must be called in by Friday.  Weekend and evening cancellations can be made by calling 999-8440.

Holidays


Holidays with limited or suspended services:
  • New Year’s Day - No Services
  • Martin Luther King Day - No Services
  • President's Day - No Services
  • Good Friday - Services close at noon
  • Memorial Day - No Services
  • Juneteenth - Office Closed, Limited Bus Operations (Red Token Rides)
  • Independence Day - No Services
  • Labor Day - No Services
  • Native American Day - No Services
  • Veterans Day - Office Closed, Limited Bus Operations (Red Token Rides)
  • Thanksgiving Day - No Services
  • Christmas Eve - Services close at noon
  • Christmas Day - No Services
Upcoming 2021/2022 Closures
December 23 - Services close at noon
December 24 - No Services
December 25 - No Services
December 31 - No Services
January 1 - No Services

Note: Service hours and holiday schedules are subject to change. On holidays when buses are operating and the office is closed, please contact the after hours phone number at (605) 999-8440. Ride reservations for the day following a holiday must be made with the office the day before the holiday.

Shopping Schedule

 
  • Grocery Shopping - Monday-Friday 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. To all grocery stores.
  • Walmart - Monday-Friday 10 a.m. pickup and 11:30 a.m. return, or 1 p.m. pickup and 2:30 p.m. return

Summer Concerts


We will temporarily extend our hours for transportation until 8:45 p.m.! This is a great opportunity to catch the Mitchell Municipal Band Concerts at Hitchcock Park. All rides must be scheduled at least a day in advance before 4:00pm.

Destinations
Palace Transit rides may be scheduled to go where you need to go such as:
  • Beauty Shops
  • Business
  • Daycare
  • Government Offices
  • Library
  • Parks and Recreation
  • School
  • Adult Nutrition
  • Shopping
  • Work
  • Medical Appointments

Communities


Communities served by Palace Transit include:
  • Ethan
  • Mitchell
  • Mt. Vernon

Routes


Routes are determined by our routing software. There are no guarantees on pick-up or drop off times; however, Palace Transit will strive to accommodate all passengers as best as possible.

Additional Information


We are a Medicaid provider; prior approval is required. If any individual over the age of 60 is unable to afford transportation service, contact the Palace Transit office for assistance.

Any child under the age 3 must ride with a parent or responsible guardian.

This transit agency is committed to providing non-discriminatory service. To request more information or to file a discrimination complaint contact this agency or the South Dakota Department of Transportation at 605-773-3540.

Relay South Dakota provides telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled. Call 711 for assistance.

Community Services Advisory Board


The Community Services Advisory Council meets:
  • 10-11 a.m.
  • 2nd Thursday of Every Month
  • City Hall Council Chambers
    612 N Main
    Mitchell, SD 57301