There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Lake Itasca by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Terminal 1 Station to Target Field Station Platform 2tram METRO Blue Line
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus 888
2h 43m$19–24Drive 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$82–102Bus
- Take the bus from MOA Transit Station Gate A to 7th St & Nicollet Stationbus METRO D Line
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&Rbus 888
3h 4m$21–28Airport 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$110–140
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) station to Lake Itasca. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R via MOA Transit Station Gate A and 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Lake Itasca is 39 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 43m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 43m 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 MOA Transit Station Gate A.
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 63+ 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 Transit Station to Lake Itasca via MOA Transit Station Gate A, 7th St & Nicollet Station, 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, and Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Tram from Terminal 1 Station to Target Field Station Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Tram from Terminal 1 Station to Target Field Station Platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from MOA Transit Station Gate A to 7th St & Nicollet Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Veterans Dr & Ramsey P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- 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
- $80–140
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.




