Transfer to/from - 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 information can be requested.

Ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft users can board the vehicles on level 1 of the green/gold parking garage and on the lower level of the purple parking garage.

Bus

Line 54 from Metro Transit (Tel +1 612 341 4287) picks up passengers on level 1 of the silver parking garage. Buses travel to Mall of America Transit Station and Maplewood Mall Transit Center from 4:00 am to 0:30 am, with a frequency of 15-30 minutes. Travel time is about 25 min. and tickets cost USD2.50 during peak hours and USD2.00 at other times.

Route 495 of Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (Tel +1 952 882 7500) connects the airport with Mall of America, Burnsville and Shakopee. The fare is USD3.25 during peak hours and USD2.50 at other times. Departures every 2 hours between 6:30 am and 10:30 pm.

Jefferson Lines (Tel +1 858 800 8898) serves locations within 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 within the Southwest area and passes through the airport on request only, for a fare of USD10.00.

Other on-site operators provide transportation to various locations in the surrounding area. It is recommended that you book your trip in advance. Counters are located in the ground transportation center, on level 1 of the green/gold parking ramps.

Train

Metro Transit Blue Line (Tel +1 612 373 3333) stops at both terminals. The Terminal 1 station is located under the red, blue and silver parking lots, while in Terminal 2 it is on the north side of the orange parking lot. Trains operate every 15-20 minutes from 5:00 am to 0:00 am and have a fare of USD2.50 for peak times 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

Stops in Terminal 1 are located on level T, while in Terminal 2 they are located in the Ground Transportation Center, on the ground floor of the purple parking garage, directly in front of the building. 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.)

Rent a Car

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, University of St. John, Starbuck, Wadena, Willmar
Groome Transportation - Duluth (Tel +1 218 724 4676) - Duluth, Scanlon/Cloquet, Hinckley, Moose Lake, Pine City, North Branch
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, Mayo Clinic, IBM
Landline (Tel +1 888 428 1149) - Mankato, Duluth
Land To Air Express (Tel +1 651 224 5095) - Mankato, St. Peter
Rochester Shuttle Service (Tel +1 507 216 6354 / 888 998 9098) - Services to Rochester

More information on public transportation

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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