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How to get from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul in St. Paul, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Government Plaza station to Lake Street Midtown Station station. Next, take the 21 bus from Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station station to Marshall & Otis Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

42min$4.00
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Bus - 2121
Walk to Minneapolis Saint Paul
Leaves from Government Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Government Plaza
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO BLUE LINE
    Mall Of America
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Lake Street Midtown Station
    ID 991010
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station
    ID 43022
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Selby-Lake / St Paul
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall & Otis Station
    ID 57333
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Minneapolis Saint Paul
    Walk to
    Minneapolis Saint Paul
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul in St. Paul, take the 18 bus from 4th Ave S & 3rd St S station to Blaisdell Ave S & Lake St station. Next, take the 21 bus from Lake St W & Blaisdell Ave S station to Marshall & Otis Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

87min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 2121
Walk to Minneapolis Saint Paul
Leaves from 4th Ave S & 3rd St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & 3rd St S
    ID 19294
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Nicollet-78 / American-2av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blaisdell Ave S & Lake St
    ID 14850
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St W & Blaisdell Ave S
    ID 16845
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Selby-Lake / St Paul
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall & Otis Station
    ID 57333
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Minneapolis Saint Paul
    Walk to
    Minneapolis Saint Paul
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul

The distance between Government Plaza, St. Paul and Minneapolis Saint Paul, St. Paul is approximately 4.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in St. Paul – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Government Plaza

Government Plaza is located at Government Plaza, St. Paul and the nearest public transit station is 4 Av S at 5 St NW Corner.

Train stations close to Government Plaza:

  • Target Field

Bus stations close to Government Plaza:

  • 4 Av S at 5 St NW Corner
  • 4th Ave S & 5th St S
  • 4th St S & 4th Ave S

Public transit stations close to Minneapolis Saint Paul, St. Paul

Minneapolis Saint Paul is located at Minneapolis Saint Paul, St. Paul and the nearest public transit station is Marshall & Otis Station.

Bus stations close to Minneapolis Saint Paul:

  • Marshall & Otis Station
  • Marshall Ave & Montrose Place
  • Marshall Ave & Exeter Place

By bus

To get from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul in St. Paul, take the 18 bus from 4th Ave S & 3rd St S station to Blaisdell Ave S & Lake St station. Next, take the 21 bus from Lake St W & Blaisdell Ave S station to Marshall & Otis Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

87min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Bus - 2121
Walk to Minneapolis Saint Paul
Leaves from 4th Ave S & 3rd St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th Ave S & 3rd St S
    ID 19294
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Nicollet-78 / American-2av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blaisdell Ave S & Lake St
    ID 14850
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St W & Blaisdell Ave S
    ID 16845
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Selby-Lake / St Paul
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshall & Otis Station
    ID 57333
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Minneapolis Saint Paul
    Walk to
    Minneapolis Saint Paul
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Government Plaza and Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    The METRO BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Mall Of America station near Government Plaza in Minneapolis to Lake Street Midtown Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lake Street Midtown Station station near Minneapolis Saint Paul in St. Paul.

  • How long does it take to travel from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Government Plaza in Minneapolis and Minneapolis Saint Paul in St. Paul by light rail and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Government Plaza to get to Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    Get on the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from the Mall Of America station near Government Plaza in Minneapolis.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Government Plaza and Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    Get off the light rail at the Lake Street Midtown Station stop, which is closest to Minneapolis Saint Paul in St. Paul.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul?

    The ride from Government Plaza to Minneapolis Saint Paul costs $4.00.

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