Transfer to/from - Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)

Transportation

There is a ground transportation counter on level T of Terminal 1, open from 6:00 am to 0:00 am, where you can request information.

Ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft users can board the vehicles on level 2 of the Green Parking Ramp and on the ground level of the Purple parking ramp.

Bus

Route 54 from Metro Transit (Tel +1 612 341 4287) picks up passengers on level 1 of the Silver parking lot. Buses travel to Mall of America, Maplewood Mall and downtown Saint Paul from 4:00 am to 10:00 pm, with a frequency of 15-30 minutes. Journey time is around 25 min. and tickets cost USD2.50 during rush hours and USD2.00 at other times.

Jefferson Lines (Tel +1 858 800 8898) serves locations inside Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Idaho, Washington, Montana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Southwest Transit (Tel +1 952 949 2287) operates in the southwest metro area and serves the airport only on-demand, with a fare of USD10.00.

Other operators inside the enclosure provide transportation to several locations in the surroundings. It is advised to book your ride in advance. Counters are located in the ground transportation atrium of Terminal 1.

Train

Metro Transit's Blue Line (Tel +1 612 373 3333) stops at both terminals. The station in Terminal 1 is found under the Red and Blue parking ramps, while in Terminal 2 is on the north side of the Orange parking ramp. Trains operate every 12-15 minutes and have a fare of USD2.50 for peak hours and USD2.00 the rest of the day. From the airport, you can travel to Mall of America in about 12 min. and to downtown Minneapolis in approximately 25 min., with intermediate stops at Bloomington Central, Fort Snelling, Government Plaza and Nicollet Mall.

Taxi

Ranks at Terminal 1 are located on level T, while at Terminal 2 are found in the ground transportation centre, on the lower level of the Purple parking garage. Fares to downtown Minneapolis are around USD39.00-49.00 (15-30 minutes) and to downtown Saint Paul are USD31.00-38.00 (20 min.)

 

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Private bus operators


Groome Transportation - St. Cloud (Tel +1 320 316 0943) - Albany, Alexandria, Albertville, Avon, Baxter, Bertha, Brainerd, Browerville, Camp Ripley, Clarissa, Clearwater, Cold Spring, College of St. Benedict, Cyrus, Eagle Bend, Glenwood, Hewitt, Litchfield, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Maple Grove, Melrose, Monticello, Morris, New London, Osakis, Paynesville, Plymouth, Rogers, Sauk Centre, Spicer, St. Cloud, Universidad de St. John, Starbuck, Wadena, Willmar
Groome Transportation - Duluth (Tel +1 218 724 4676) - Duluth, Scanlon/Cloquet, Hinckley, Barnum, Moose Lake, Sturgeon Lake, Sandstone, Pine City, North Branch, Forest Lake
Groome Transportation - Eau Claire (Tel +1 715 830 9400) - Eau Claire, Menomonie, Baldwin, Hudson
Groome Transportation - La Crosse (Tel +1 507 280 9270) - Lewiston, St. Charles, Winona, La Crosse
Groome Transportation - Rochester (Tel +1 507 280 9270) - Rochester
Landline (Tel +1 888 428 1149) - Mankato, Duluth Land To Air Express (Tel +1 651 224 5095) - Mankato, St. Peter
NWT Express Shuttle (Tel +1 877 698 3977) - Hayward, Spooner, Rice Lake, Cumberland, Turtle Lake, Amery, New Richmond, St. Croix Falls
Rochester Shuttle Service (Tel +1 507 216 6354 / 888 998 9098) - Services to Rochester

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Latest updates: July 01, 2023

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
 
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