Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at MSP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is connected to Minneapolis and the wider United States transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

METRO Blue Line light rail stops at both terminals (Lindbergh Terminal 1 and Humphrey Terminal 2), running roughly every 10-15 minutes; downtown Minneapolis is about 25 minutes away and Mall of America about 12 minutes away.

Bus & Shuttle

Metro Transit route 54 stops on the upper east roadway in front of Terminal 1; regional coach service (Jefferson Lines/Greyhound) departs from the Terminal 1 Transit Center. Terminal 2 passengers must ride the light rail to Terminal 1 to reach city bus connections.

Taxi

Licensed taxis and limos queue at Terminal 1's Level T (Ground Transportation Center), roughly 6am-midnight; fares are metered in USD and vary with traffic and distance, so treat any quoted number as approximate.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up from Level 2 of the Green Parking Ramp above the Transit Center at Terminal 1 (not curbside), reached via signage from baggage claim; Terminal 2 has its own separate designated rideshare pickup point.

Car Rental

Major rental agencies operate on-site, concentrated near Terminal 1's Ground Transportation Center, so a separate off-site shuttle center generally isn't needed.

Insider tip

Landing at Humphrey Terminal 2 and want the city bus or the fuller range of ground-transport options? Budget the extra light-rail hop to Terminal 1, which has noticeably more ground-transport infrastructure.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field website before travel.

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Car Rental at MSP

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Ground Transport Tips for MSP

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Minneapolis city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Minneapolis before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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