Finished working in Sauk Rapids and need a taxi? Traveling to the Benton County Government Center in Foley? Arriving by Amtrak in St. Cloud without a car? Attending a Mississippi River wedding reception?
Benton County combines industrial workplaces, regional transportation, riverfront venues, rural farm communities, and several cities divided by county boundaries.
Taxi Minnesota provides an online reservation request option for eligible prearranged rides, subject to confirmation and driver availability.
Travelers arriving in the St. Cloud area by rail or intercity bus may still need transportation to Sauk Rapids, Foley, Rice, Gilman or a rural Benton County address. A ticket gets you to the specified station or stop, not necessarily to your final destination.
Amtrak's Empire Builder serves the St. Cloud station on the east side of the Mississippi River.
A passenger arriving here needs to arrange any onward transportation independently.
Example: Depot to a Foley residence.
Jefferson Lines lists this passenger stop in St. Cloud. It is across the regional transportation network from many Benton County destinations.
Confirm the actual stop printed on your ticket.
Jefferson Lines lists a passenger stop near the Atwood Memorial Center.
The carrier identifies the northeast entrance near Caribou Coffee as the boarding area.
St. Cloud Metro Bus provides fixed-route transportation in the metropolitan area.
Routes 21 and 22 serve the Sauk Rapids area. Service schedules and stops may change during construction, special events and detours.
Metro Bus does not operate as an unrestricted countywide taxi service.
Metro Bus Route Information ↗Tri-CAP Transit Connection is a public transportation provider serving parts of Benton County.
This is a dial-a-ride system, not an automatic on-demand taxi.
Check the provider's reservation, eligibility and service-hour rules before planning a trip.
Minnesota Transit Providers ↗Passengers connecting through Greyhound must use the exact terminal or stop shown on their itinerary.
A Jefferson Lines location should not automatically be treated as an active Greyhound-branded stop.
Rideshare driver availability may differ between downtown St. Cloud and a rural address near Foley, Gilman or Rice.
A completed drop-off does not guarantee an available return driver. Plan the return before traveling to a rural destination.
Benton County travelers use multiple airports. The closest regional commercial airport is St. Cloud Regional Airport, located in neighboring Sherburne County. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport serves longer-distance travel requirements.
St. Cloud Regional Airport serves commercial and general aviation passengers.
It is outside Benton County. Travelers coming from Sauk Rapids, Foley or Rice should confirm the permitted airport drop-off or pickup arrangements.
A business traveler in Sauk Rapids or Foley may need transportation to MSP Airport for a flight.
Submit your exact Benton County pickup address, flight information, departure terminal, date, time, passenger count and luggage.
Long-distance requests may have additional travel charges. Taxi Minnesota does not accept unrestricted Minneapolis or Saint Paul pickups.
Industrial and manufacturing employers account for important transportation destinations in Sauk Rapids and Rice. Foley serves as the county government center, while Gilman contains agricultural businesses and cooperative services. These addresses help passengers identify actual work and appointment locations rather than vague city names.
Plastics and laminated materials manufacturing facility in the Sauk Rapids industrial district.
Food processing and manufacturing operation. Industrial employees and vendor visitors may have different work schedules from ordinary office hours.
Metal fabrication and manufacturing facility. Business travelers should identify the correct industrial entrance.
Mechanical, electrical and fire protection contractor serving regional projects.
Machine shop and metalworking business serving commercial and industrial customers.
Construction business and regional employer. This destination is outside the downtown riverfront core.
Major manufacturer of skid-steer, tractor and equipment attachments headquartered in Rice.
Telecommunications business serving rural and smaller communities.
County government offices and public-service destination in the county seat.
Plastics manufacturing business serving industrial customers.
Agricultural cooperative selling feed, supplies, dairy-related products and general merchandise.
One of Benton County's distinguishing features is its shared metropolitan geography. A St. Cloud postal address may be in Benton County, Stearns County or Sherburne County. The hotel itself must be identified by its actual physical address.
Established hotel on the east side of St. Cloud, listed within Benton County.
Real-life example: A wedding guest checks in here before traveling to Northern Oaks Events in Sauk Rapids.
Vacation rental accommodation associated with wedding and group-event lodging.
Real-life example: Several relatives stay together in a private rental while attending events at another address.
Hotel serving the broader St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids area. This property is outside Benton County.
Real-life example: Visitors staying in Sartell attend an industrial meeting or wedding in Sauk Rapids.
Downtown hotel near the Mississippi River and convention facilities. It is listed as a nearby regional hotel, not a Benton County property.
Extended-stay accommodations in downtown St. Cloud. This hotel is a useful origin for transportation to Benton County employers and events.
Smaller towns such as Foley, Gilman and Rice should not be assigned made-up national chain hotels.
For a farm stay, wedding cottage, cabin or private rental, use its actual physical address and confirm the pickup entrance.
Benton County includes distinctive wedding venues along the Mississippi River and at countryside properties. These are not interchangeable locations. A guest who can find transportation to a reception should also plan transportation after it ends.
Modern riverfront wedding and event center overlooking the Mississippi River.
Scenario: Guests attend a reception beside the river but stay at a hotel across town. The return trip needs a separate plan.
Rural wedding and event property with wooded surroundings and indoor and outdoor spaces.
Scenario: A wedding guest is staying at Country Inn & Suites St. Cloud East. Their ceremony takes place at Northern Oaks, away from downtown.
Wedding, banquet and restaurant property featuring a historic water-filled granite quarry.
Scenario: Wedding guests arrive in separate vehicles. Some leave with family while others need prearranged transportation to lodging.
Rural wedding property with outdoor celebration space and farm scenery.
Scenario: The ceremony takes place at a rural property. After the reception, a guest cannot find an available rideshare driver in the area.
Benton County hosts agricultural fairs, community festivals, wedding celebrations, golf outings and riverfront events. Large events can have temporary traffic restrictions and special passenger meeting locations.
Major county fair and agricultural event venue.
During the fair, visitors should follow official entrance, parking, shuttle and traffic instructions.
Mississippi River gathering location hosting concerts, community events, weddings and celebrations.
Visitors staying elsewhere should plan the return trip before leaving their hotel.
Golf course in the Rice postal area.
Provide the passenger count and number of golf bags when requesting transportation.
Annual community celebration involving riverfront entertainment, parades and downtown activities.
Road closures may require a passenger to meet at a permitted location outside the event route.
Seasonal Halloween attraction associated with Molitor's Quarry.
Attendees should plan how they are returning from the attraction before the evening event begins.
City government and community meeting location.
A resident attending a public meeting may need transportation afterward.
Benton County includes Foley, Gilman, Rice and Sauk Rapids, along with portions of Royalton, Sartell and St. Cloud. Each municipality below has a distinct transportation situation, rather than a duplicated generic town description.
Sauk Rapids is Benton County's largest city and a center for industrial employers, regional commerce and riverfront gatherings.
Local scenario: An employee finishes a production shift in the Industrial Boulevard area and needs transportation home.
Local lodging: The Cottage at Enchanted Pines. Additional hotels are in the greater St. Cloud area.
Foley is the county seat. County appointments, manufacturing businesses and rural connections generate transportation needs.
Local scenario: A resident is attending a scheduled county appointment but has no reliable return transportation to a rural home.
A specific Foley hotel is not invented where no property has been confirmed.
Rice contains equipment manufacturing, local businesses, residential areas and nearby rural properties.
Local scenario: A business visitor attends a meeting at Virnig and needs transportation to overnight lodging.
Oak Hill Golf Club is another destination using a Rice postal address.
Gilman serves agricultural customers, residents and nearby rural townships.
Local scenario: A visiting agricultural supplier finishes a business appointment and needs to return to the St. Cloud region.
Rural addresses and unpaved access roads require accurate pickup information.
St. Cloud spans multiple counties, including Benton. Not every St. Cloud address belongs to Benton County.
Local scenario: A passenger arrives by Amtrak and needs transportation to a Sauk Rapids business or rural Foley destination.
Hotel: Country Inn & Suites St. Cloud East, 120 7th Ave SE.
Sartell extends across county boundaries. Its city name alone does not establish a Benton County pickup.
Local scenario: A passenger is attending a family event in the Sartell area but has a hotel reservation on the other side of the river.
Provide the complete property address and confirm which side of the county line the pickup occupies.
Royalton lies primarily in Morrison County, with a portion in Benton County.
Local scenario: A rural household needs transportation to a St. Cloud appointment. The actual pickup parcel may fall in a different county.
Use the full street address and verify the correct jurisdiction.
Royalton City Hall is at 12 N Birch St, Royalton, MN 56373; this civic reference is not represented as a Benton County business address.Rural addresses should include the full road name, number and city or township details. A postal city may differ from the township where the property is physically located.
These illustrative scenarios describe realistic transportation situations involving actual Benton County destinations. They are not claims that Taxi Minnesota has already operated particular trips.
An employee finishes working near Industrial Boulevard in Sauk Rapids. Their regular ride has canceled and a nearby app-based driver is unavailable.
An advance taxi request should identify the permitted passenger entrance and expected departure time.
A guest stays at a St. Cloud area hotel but attends a wedding at Riverside Terrace in Sauk Rapids. The guest has no personal vehicle.
Arrange both hotel-to-venue transportation and the return ride after the reception.
A passenger arrives at the St. Cloud Amtrak station. Their actual destination is a private home outside Foley.
A train ticket does not include the onward rural transfer. Request transportation ahead of arrival.
A contractor has an equipment meeting at 101 Gateway Drive NE in Rice and needs transportation to a hotel afterward.
Include the exact facility address, business appointment times and the correct hotel destination.
A resident travels to the Benton County Government Center at 531 Dewey Street in Foley. Their return transportation is no longer available.
Passengers should plan a confirmed return from the appointment rather than depend on immediate availability.
A couple hosts a reception at the quarry venue on 5th Avenue NE. Several visiting relatives are staying in different hotels.
Guests need individual pickup and destination information. Do not assume one booking covers every passenger.
Someone takes Uber or Lyft to a rural family gathering outside Gilman. On the way home, no nearby driver is accepting the ride.
Rural driver availability should not be assumed. Arrange a separate return plan in advance.
A family attends the county fair in Sauk Rapids. Traffic restrictions and event crowds affect normal access to the grounds.
Check official event transportation instructions and use an approved passenger meeting location.
A visiting salesperson has a morning meeting in Sauk Rapids and an afternoon appointment at a manufacturer in Rice.
Multiple destinations should be submitted with accurate appointment times and individual street addresses.
A guest attends a countryside wedding north of the Sauk Rapids downtown area. Their lodging is in another city.
Arrange an accepted transportation plan before the reception ends, especially after dark.
Operating convenience store and fuel location. It may serve as a recognizable reference point when describing a destination.
A commercial parking lot is not automatically an authorized taxi pickup area. Confirm the meeting point when a ride is accepted.
Need a taxi in Sauk Rapids, Foley, Rice, Gilman or another Benton County community?
Whether your journey involves an industrial employer, train station, county appointment, wedding venue, hotel or rural residence, submit the actual route for review.
A submitted request is not a confirmed ride. Driver availability, jurisdiction, applicable travel fees and payment conditions require approval.
This directory references government agencies, transportation providers, operating businesses, hotels and event venues. Businesses and transportation providers are independent of Taxi Minnesota unless otherwise stated. Always verify current service details.