How to get from MSP to Minneapolis
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Transit Blue Line (to downtown) | USD 2.50 | 25 min |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | USD 30–55 | 20–40 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 pickDriver 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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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 2.50 — 25 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.