What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul?

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul is to tram which costs $2 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul?

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Saint Paul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6th St S & 5th Ave S and arriving at Rice Park Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Minneapolis and Saint Paul?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Government Plaza Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Saint Paul?

The distance between Minneapolis and Saint Paul is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

How do I travel from Minneapolis to Saint Paul without a car?

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul?

The bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Rice Park Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis to Saint Paul bus from?

Minneapolis to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from 6th St S & 5th Ave S station.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis to Saint Paul train from?

Minneapolis to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from Government Plaza Station.

Where does the Minneapolis to Saint Paul bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Rice Park Station.

Where does the Minneapolis to Saint Paul train arrive?

Minneapolis to Saint Paul train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Saint Paul?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Saint Paul is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Minneapolis to Saint Paul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Minneapolis to Saint Paul?

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Where can I stay near Saint Paul?

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Saint Paul by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Rice Park Stationbus 94
17 min
$2–21
Tram
1. Take the tram from Government Plaza Station to Central Stationtram METRO Green Line
40 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Minneapolis to Saint Paultaxi 9.7 mi
14 min
$29–35
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Saint Paulcar 9.7 mi
14 min
$2–3

Minneapolis to Saint Paul by bus

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Distance: 9.1 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Metro Transit operates a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Rice Park Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Central Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 40 min.

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