MSP to Minneapolis City Center
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Destination
Downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District / Target Field)
Minneapolis city center
Fastest route
METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)
metro ยท every 12-20min
Updated
Nov 2025
Verified info
Quick verdict
METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)
Frequent light rail trains from MSP Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey to downtown Minneapolis (Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Warehouse District/Target Field) in about 25 minutes; full line typically runs every 12โ20 minutes from around 4โ5 a.m. until near midnight, with 24โhour service between the two airport stations. ๎cite๎๎๎
Transport matrix
METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)
12-20mFrequent light rail trains from MSP Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey to downtown Minneapolis (Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Warehouse District/Target Field) in about 25 minutes; full line typically runs every 12โ20 minutes from around 4โ5 a.m. until near midnight, with 24โhour service between the two airport stations. ๎cite๎๎๎
Metro Transit Route 54
15-30mLimited-stop bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Center to downtown Saint Paul, useful for connections toward Minneapolis via Green Line or other routes; buses usually depart every 15โ30 minutes and take roughly 20 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. ๎cite๎๎๎
Airport Taxi (metered)
on-demandmMetered taxis are available on demand from both terminalsโ Ground Transportation Centers to downtown Minneapolis, around 12 miles away; typical travel time is 20โ30 minutes depending on traffic. ๎cite๎๎๎
App-based ride services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
on-demandmApp-based ride services operate from designated pickup areas at both terminals and provide direct, on-demand trips to downtown Minneapolis; availability varies by time of day but vehicles are typically available within minutes. ๎cite๎๎
METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)
Frequent light rail trains from MSP Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey to downtown Minneapolis (Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Warehouse District/Target Field) in about 25 minutes; full line typically runs every 12โ20 minutes from around 4โ5 a.m. until near midnight, with 24โhour service between the two airport stations. ๎cite๎๎๎
Metro Transit Route 54
Limited-stop bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Center to downtown Saint Paul, useful for connections toward Minneapolis via Green Line or other routes; buses usually depart every 15โ30 minutes and take roughly 20 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. ๎cite๎๎๎
Airport Taxi (metered)
Metered taxis are available on demand from both terminalsโ Ground Transportation Centers to downtown Minneapolis, around 12 miles away; typical travel time is 20โ30 minutes depending on traffic. ๎cite๎๎๎
App-based ride services (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
App-based ride services operate from designated pickup areas at both terminals and provide direct, on-demand trips to downtown Minneapolis; availability varies by time of day but vehicles are typically available within minutes. ๎cite๎๎
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bus
Limited-stop bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Center to downtown Saint Paul, useful for connections toward Minneapolis via Green Line or other routes; buses usually depart every 15โ30 minutes and take roughly 20 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. ๎cite๎๎๎
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