There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Terminal 1 Station to Nicollet Mall Stationtram METRO Blue Line
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus 888
2h 23m$16–20Drive 34.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itascacar 34.7 mi
53 min$7–10Tram, taxi
- Take the tram from Terminal 1 Station to Target Field Station Platform 2tram METRO Blue Line
- Take the taxi from Target Field Station Platform 2 to Lake Itascataxi
1h 5m$72–87Bus
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to 7th St & Nicollet Stationbus Blue Line Bus
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus 888
2h 55m$16–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Lake Itasca34.7 mi
53 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itascataxi 34.7 mi
53 min$100–130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop and arriving at Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R via 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Lake Itasca is 38 miles. The road distance is 34.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca without a car is to tram and bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $16 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca bus services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca bus services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at 7th St & Nicollet Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca is 35 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca.
There are 67+ hotels available in Lake Itasca.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Lake Itasca, Anoka County, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to Lake Itasca via 7th St & Nicollet Station, 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, and Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Tram from Terminal 1 Station to Nicollet Mall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
Tram from Terminal 1 Station to Target Field Station Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to 7th St & Nicollet Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Lake Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–130
Blue & White Taxi
- Phone
- +1 612-333-3333
- Website
- blueandwhitetaxi.com
MSP Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 952-888-8294
- Website
- mspairporttaxi.com
Blue & White Taxi
- Phone
- +1 612-333-3333
- Website
- blueandwhitetaxi.com
MSP Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 952-888-8294
- Website
- mspairporttaxi.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Lake Itasca. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




