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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to downtown Minneapolis

The METRO Blue Line light rail runs from MSP Airport to downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes for $2. A taxi costs roughly $40–50 and Uber/Lyft $25–45.

Cheapest: METRO Blue Line light rail · from $2Fastest: Taxi · about 20 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from MSP into downtown Minneapolis.

METRO Blue Line light rail

Cheapest
Cost
$2
Time
About 25 min to downtown
Hours
About 4am–1am, every 10–15 min
Where to find it
Terminal 1: Transit Center, level T. Terminal 2: across the skyway from the terminal.
Good to know
Rides between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are free.

Taxi

Fastest
Cost
About $40–50 + tip
Time
20–30 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Ground Transportation Center, level 1 (Terminal 1) and outside baggage claim (Terminal 2).

Uber / Lyft

Cost
About $25–45
Time
20–30 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Center. Terminal 2: level 1 of the Blue ramp.
Our pick

The Blue Line is quick and cheap to downtown Minneapolis. For Saint Paul, take the Blue Line to the Green Line, or a taxi (about $30–40).

Light rail

Trains run straight from the terminals to Target Field, with stops on Nicollet Mall. Buy a ticket at the machine or tap a contactless card.

Taxi and rideshare

Both pick up from the Ground Transportation Center. Expect 20–30 minutes to downtown.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about MSP.

What's the cheapest way from MSP to downtown Minneapolis?

METRO Blue Line light rail: $2, taking about 25 min to downtown.

How much is a taxi from MSP to downtown Minneapolis?

About $40–50 + tip. The ride takes 20–30 min.

What hours does the METRO Blue Line light rail run?

About 4am–1am, every 10–15 min.

Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at MSP?

Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Center. Terminal 2: level 1 of the Blue ramp. Expect to pay about $25–45.

Where do I catch the METRO Blue Line light rail?

Terminal 1: Transit Center, level T. Terminal 2: across the skyway from the terminal.

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