There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis 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
best- Take the tram from Terminal 1 Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Stationtram METRO Blue Line
20 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to 3rd St S & Chicago Ave Sbus Blue Line Bus
42 min$2–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolistaxi 9.4 mi
15 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Minneapolis9.4 mi
15 minDrive 9.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapoliscar 9.4 mi
15 min$2–3
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis is to tram which costs $2 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop and arriving at 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Terminal 1 Station station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Minneapolis is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis without a car is to tram which takes 20 min and costs $2.
The tram from Terminal 1 Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from Terminal 1 Station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Terminal 1 Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metro Transit operates a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 42 min. Northfield Lines also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Tram from Terminal 1 Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (651) 203-8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northfield Lines
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Website
- Northfield Lines
- Schedules at
- Northfield Lines Metro Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at U.S. Bank Stadium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis.
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Minneapolis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




