There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul by bus, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Rice Park Stationbus 54
21 min$2–20Tram
- Take the tram from Terminal 1 Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Stationtram METRO Blue Line
- Take the tram from U.S. Bank Stadium Station to Central Stationtram METRO Green Line
1h 6m$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paultaxi 7.9 mi
14 min$29–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Saint Paul7.9 mi
14 minDrive 7.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paulcar 7.9 mi
14 min$2–3
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station station and arriving at Rice Park Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Station and arriving at Central Station via U.S. Bank Stadium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Saint Paul is 8 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $20.
The bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Rice Park Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from Terminal 1 Station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Rice Park Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Metro Transit operates a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Rice Park Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 21 min. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 1 Station to Central Station via U.S. Bank Stadium Station in around 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Tram from Terminal 1 Station to U.S. Bank Stadium Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
Tram from U.S. Bank Stadium Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Rice Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Rice Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Saint Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $29–40
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 Saint Paul train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at U.S. Bank Stadium Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Saint Paul.
There are 523+ hotels available in Saint Paul.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Saint Paul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







