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How to get to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul by bus or light rail?

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Directions to Downtown Saint Paul (St. Paul) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Saint Paul

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How to get to Downtown Saint Paul by bus?

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Bus stations near Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul

  • 5th St & Market St,7 min walk,
  • 5 St at Market St SW Corner (Rice Park),8 min walk,
  • 5 St at Wabasha St/Cedar St S Corner,11 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul

  • Central Station,28 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul

  • 21,Selby-Lake / St Paul,
  • 54,Ltd Stop / Mplwd Mall / Via Airport,
  • 61,Henn-Larp / Dwtn Mpls / Via Arcade,
  • 63,Grand Ave / E 3rd St / Sun Ray,
  • 64,Downtown / Via English,
  • 70,Burns Av / Sunray,
  • 74,Downtown,
  • 94,Express / Mpls-Via Snell / Downtown,
  • 275,Express / Co Rd E P&R / Co Rd 14 P&R,
  • 294,Express / St Crx P&R / Stillwater,
  • 351,Express / St Paul,
  • 363,Express / St Paul / Minneapolis,
  • 480,Apple Valley/Burnsville-St Paul,
  • 489,St Paul-Eagan Rev Comm,
  • 484,Saint Paul,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Saint Paul?

    The closest stations to Downtown Saint Paul are:

    • 5th St & Market St is 579 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • 5 St at Market St SW Corner (Rice Park) is 605 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • 5 St at Wabasha St/Cedar St S Corner is 856 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Central Station is 2345 yards away, 28 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Saint Paul?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Saint Paul: 21, 3, 63, 64, 74, 75.

  • Which light rail line stops near Downtown Saint Paul?

    METRO GREEN LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul?

    The nearest light rail station to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul is Central Station. It’s a 28 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul?

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul is 5th St & Market St. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul?

    The METRO GREEN LINE is the first light rail that goes to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 4:27 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul?

    The METRO GREEN LINE is the last light rail that goes to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 12:12 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul?

    The 54 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 3:03 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul?

    The 21 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Saint Paul in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 1:23 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Downtown Saint Paul?

    The bus fare to Downtown Saint Paul costs about $2.00 - $2.50.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Downtown Saint Paul?

    The light rail fare to Downtown Saint Paul costs about $2.00 - $2.50.

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Downtown Saint Paul, St. PaulDowntown Saint Paul is the central business district of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Its boundaries are the Mississippi River to the south, University Avenue to the north, US 52 to the east, and Kellogg Boulevard to the west. It is bounded by the Dayton's Bluff, Summit-University, West Seventh, Frogtown, West Side, and Payne-Phalen neighborhoods. The West Side neighborhood is on the other side of the river, and can be accessed via the Robert Street Bridge or the Wabasha Street Bridge. Interstate 35E and Interstate 94 run through the north side of the neighborhood, providing a separation between the Minnesota State Capitol and other state government buildings with the rest of downtown.
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