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Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport to Minneapolis City Center

Every transport option from MSP — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in USA.

Airport
MSP
Country
USA
Fastest
25 min
Cheapest
USD 2.50

How to get from MSP to Minneapolis

OptionCostJourney time
Metro Transit Blue Line (to downtown)USD 2.5025 min
Taxi / Uber / LyftUSD 30–5520–40 min

MSP is 16km from downtown — Metro Blue Line is the cheapest fast option (USD 2.50, 25 min). The station is at the airport. Adjacent Mall of America is closer than downtown — good for 3-4 hour layovers if shopping/eating is your thing.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into MSP.

Getting out of Minneapolis (MSP)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Minneapolis

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport to Minneapolis cost?

USD 30–55 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from MSP to Minneapolis?

Metro Transit Blue Line (to downtown) at USD 2.5025 min to central Minneapolis.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in USA?

Same USA rules — ESTA or visa required. Delta hub — international flights at Terminal 1.