Getting Around Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, you’ll never be far from where you need to be – literally.
We pride ourselves having a very compact downtown so no matter where you are, we have the options to get you there quickly and easily. An award winning transit system with light rail and buses – taxis, Uber, Lyft – and bike rentals on the streets with dedicated bike lanes all over the city. Or our personal favorite way to get around – two feet.
Buses: Bus fares range from $2.00 to $3.25, depending on time of day. To ride a few blocks in the Downtown Zone, the fare is $.50. “Free Ride” buses will take you along Nicollet Mall.
METRO/Trains: Catch the train on the Blue or Green line. Light-rail transit (LRT) connects downtown Minneapolis with the airport, Mall of America, Saint Paul and 43 other stations.
Visit the Metro Transit website for information on routes, schedule and ticket prices.
*The METRO Blue Line will be closed from Mall of America to Fort Snelling station from 8 p.m. on April 23 to 3 a.m., May 14. This closure will impact the following stations: Fort Snelling, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, American Blvd., Bloomington Central, 30th Ave., and Mall of America (MOA). During this period, replacement bus service will be available between Fort Snelling and Mall of America.
- The light rail shuttle between airport terminals will be unavailable during this closure. Please use the replacement buses for terminal transfers. The bus ride between terminals takes approximately 10 minutes.
- Starting at 8 p.m., Friday, May 9 to 8 a.m., Saturday, May 10 there will be an overnight track closure that will extend to 46th
St. Station. - For additional details, please refer to the following links:
MPLS Parking provides daily parking with 16 parking ramps and metered curbside parking spaces situated near downtown businesses, shopping and entertainment.
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through Spot Hero, the nation's leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
Book a Zipcar online or via the mobile app for a couple of hours or the whole day. Gas and insurance included.
For an electric carshare option, book with Evie, a free-floating carshare services with over 170 shared electric vehicles.
Rent a bike: Find bike for rent throughout the city. Use the bike company's app to unlock a bike, and return it to any station in the system when you arrive at your destination. Learn more about the city's bike share program.
Rent a Scooter: Scooter racks are placed all around the city. To get started, visit the scooter company's website or download their app. Learn more about renting a scooter in the city.
Walk: Built around several lakes and the Mississippi River, Minneapolis's urban cityscape surrounds a lush green park system providing the ideal landscape for walking. Find hiking trails and walk-able paths throughout the city.
Rideshare companies licensed in Minneapolis:
- Lyft
- Uber
- MOOV: MOOV is a Twin Cities-based rideshare initiative. MOOV focuses on fair compensation for drivers and affordable rates for riders, prioritizing social equity over excessive profits.
- MyWeels: St. Paul-based company.
- Wridz: a rideshare company which operates in 22 other markets.
Minneapolis/St Paul Airport Rideshare
Terminal 1: If you plan to use Uber, Lyft, or another app-based ride service, your ride will pick you up in the Ground Transportation Center located on Level 1 of the Green/Gold Parking Ramps.
Terminal 2: Pick up is available from the Ground Transport Center, on the ground level of the Purple parking ramp.
Taxi & Car Services
Taxi Fares: Downtown Minneapolis is approximately 12 miles from the airport, with fares averaging $39 - $49.
- Eclipse Global Transportation: ground transportation provider of sedans to motor coaches, specializing in airport meet and greets, corporate meetings, conventions, shuttles, tours, and special events.
- Mn Black Car Service LLC: comprehensive chauffeured transportation services, specializing in luxurious black car experiences.
- Premier Transportation: Their fleet includes executive sedans, limousines, vans, mini and motorcoaches, SUV's, and are available 24/7.
- Renee's Limousines
- Star Transportation: specializes in corporate, airport, and leisure transportation services.
I-94 Minneapolis: October 2024 through November 2025
During construction in 2025, motorists can expect I-94 to be reduced to two lanes in each direction between I-35W and the Huron Blvd. exit. Crews will also need to temporarily close ramps along I-94 at Huron Blvd., Riverside Ave., Cedar Ave., and 6th St. and 7th St. near downtown Minneapolis
I-94/I-394: Summer 2025 through Fall 2026
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is repairing bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94 between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy 100. This project includes realigning the I-394 to Dunwoody Blvd. ramp, replacing the deck for the Penn Ave. bridge that crosses over I-394, and other improvements along I-394 between Hwy 100 and downtown Minneapolis
