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How to Get to Downtown East in Minneapolis by Bus or Light Rail?

Directions to Downtown East (Minneapolis) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown East

    BusBus: 10, 14, 22, 3, 477.Light RailLight Rail: METRO BLUE LINE.

How to get to Downtown East by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Downtown East in Minneapolis

  • Washington Ave S & Park Ave, 3 min walk,
  • 3rd St S at Portland Ave S NE Corner, 3 min walk,
  • 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S, 3 min walk,
  • 3rd St S & Portland Av, 3 min walk,
  • Gateway Ramp, 5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Downtown East in Minneapolis

  • Blue Line Rail & Green Line Rail, 12 min walk,
  • Junction & Blue Green Crossover, 41 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown East in Minneapolis

  • 3, Dwtn Mpls / North Loop / Via Front Av,
  • 7, Plymouth / Theo Wirth,
  • 22, Brklyn Ctr Tc / N Lyndale / Via Humboldt,
  • 465, Burnsville-Minneapolis-U of M,
  • 475, Apple Valley-Cedar Grove-Mpls/U of M,
  • 490, Prior Lake-Shakopee-Minneapolis,
  • 695, Express / East Crk / SW Vill / SW Sta / Uofm,
  • 698, Express / Uofm / Mpls / Swsta / Swvill / Ecrk,
  • 774, Plymouth / Sta73 / Greenway,
  • 795, East Town / Mpls / Sta73 / Plymouth,
  • 784, Trip 4 / Downtown East / To Mpls,
  • 460, Burnsville-Minneapolis,
  • 477, Lakeville/Apple Valley-Mpls,
  • 493, Shakopee-Minneapolis,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown East?

    The closest stations to Downtown East are:

    • Washington Ave S & Park Ave is 177 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 3rd St S at Portland Ave S NE Corner is 224 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S is 231 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 3rd St S & Portland Av is 236 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Gateway Ramp is 406 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Blue Line Rail & Green Line Rail is 1004 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Junction & Blue Green Crossover is 3450 yards away, 41 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown East?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown East: 10, 14, 22, 3, 477.

  • Which light rail line stops near Downtown East?

    METRO BLUE LINE (Mpls-Target Field)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown East in Minneapolis?

    The nearest light rail station to Downtown East in Minneapolis is Blue Line Rail & Green Line Rail. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Downtown East in Minneapolis?

    The nearest bus stations to Downtown East in Minneapolis are Washington Ave S & Park Ave, 3rd St S at Portland Ave S NE Corner, 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S and 3rd St S & Portland Av. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Downtown East in Minneapolis?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the first light rail that goes to Downtown East in Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 4:23 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Downtown East in Minneapolis?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the last light rail that goes to Downtown East in Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 12:45 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown East in Minneapolis?

    The 3 is the first bus that goes to Downtown East in Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 4:11 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown East in Minneapolis?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to Downtown East in Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 1:58 AM.

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Public Transit to Downtown East in Minneapolis

Wondering how to get to Downtown East in Minneapolis? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown East with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown East in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown East? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Washington Ave S & Park Ave; 3rd St S at Portland Ave S NE Corner; 3rd St S & Chicago Ave S; 3rd St S & Portland Av; Gateway Ramp; Blue Line Rail & Green Line Rail; Junction & Blue Green Crossover.

Bus: 10, 14, 22, 3, 477, 7, 465, 475, 490, 695, 698, 774, 795, 784, 460, 493.Light Rail: METRO BLUE LINE.

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Location: Minneapolis, Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN

Downtown East, Minneapolis

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Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN has 3 transit type(s), including: Bus, Train and Light Rail, operated by several transit agencies, including Metro Transit , Metro Transit, MVTA, Plymouth Metrolink, SouthWest Transit, Maple Grove, University of Minnesota, Airport (MAC), Amtrak, Mankato Transit System, SMART, FlixBus-us and Greyhound-us

Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown East in Minneapolis

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown East in Minneapolis