There are 6 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
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 925 / ...
20 min$1–40Taxi
- 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$2–3Bus via MOA Transit Station Gate A
- Take the bus from MOA Transit Station Gate A to 7th St & Nicollet Stationbus METRO D Line
1h 1m$4–6
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul and arriving at Minneapolis. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 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 Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis-St. Paul 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 Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $15–21 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $15–21
- Phone
- +1 (651) 203-8888
- sales@northfieldlines.com
- Website
- Northfield Lines
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Website
- Northfield Lines
- Schedules at
- Northfield Lines Metro Express
- Phone
- +1 (888) 736-9190
- customerservice@landtoair.net
- Website
- Land to Air Express
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–40
- Schedules at
- Land to Air Express
- Adult
- $1–40
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 584+ 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.