How to get to Minneapolis by bus or light rail?

Directions to Minneapolis with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Minneapolis

    BusBus: 14, 22, 3, 645, 17.TrainTrain: NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.Light RailLight Rail: METRO BLUE LINE, METRO GREEN LINE.

How to get to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

  • Washington Ave & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave S, 2 min walk,
  • Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave, 2 min walk,
  • Gateway Ramp Layover, 3 min walk,
  • 2nd St S & 2nd Ave / 3rd Ave S, 3 min walk,
  • 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S, 3 min walk,
  • 4th Ave S & 3rd St S, 3 min walk,
  • 3rd St S & 2nd Ave S, 4 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Minneapolis

  • U.S Bank Stadium, 20 min walk,

Train stations near Minneapolis

  • Target Field, 26 min walk,

Bus lines to Minneapolis

  • 3, Dwtn St Paul / Via Front Av,
  • 17, 24st-Uptown / Mtka Blvd / Blake Rd,
  • 18, Downtown,
  • 467, Express / Minneapolis,
  • 698, Express / Um / Swsta / Swv / EC / Carsta,
  • 10, Downtown / Via Central / Convention Ctr,
  • 25, Downtown,
  • METRO ORANGE LINE, Burnsville / Rapid,
  • 578, Express / Minn Dr / Southdale,
  • 645, Ltd Stop / Minneapolis / Via Ford Rd,
  • 250, Express / 95 Av P&R,
  • 264, Express / 35 Co Rd C P&R / Rosedale,
  • 270, Express / Mplwd Mall / Rice St P&R,
  • 600, Express / Swsta / Goldtri / Southdale / Mpls,
  • 667, Express / Downtown,
  • 673, Express / Downtown,
  • 747, Station 73 / To Downtown,
  • 774, Fernbrook / Harbor / Sta73 / Mpls / Uofm,
  • 776, St Phillip P&R / Downtown,
  • 777, Reserve / Transit St / Sta 73 / Downtown,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Minneapolis?

    The closest stations to Minneapolis are:

    • Washington Ave & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave S is 93 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave is 105 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Gateway Ramp Layover is 177 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 2nd St S & 2nd Ave / 3rd Ave S is 186 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S is 186 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 4th Ave S & 3rd St S is 225 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 3rd St S & 2nd Ave S is 258 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • U.S Bank Stadium is 1696 yards away, 20 min walk.
    • Target Field is 2194 yards away, 26 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Minneapolis?

    These bus lines stop near Minneapolis: 14, 22, 3, 645.

  • Which light rail lines stop near Minneapolis?

    These light rail lines stop near Minneapolis: METRO BLUE LINE, METRO GREEN LINE.

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

    The nearest light rail station to Minneapolis is U.S Bank Stadium. It’s a 20 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Minneapolis?

    The nearest train station to Minneapolis is Target Field. It’s a 26 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Minneapolis?

    The nearest bus stops to Minneapolis are Washington Ave & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave S and Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Minneapolis?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the first light rail that goes to Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 4:24 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Minneapolis?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the last light rail that goes to Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 12:47 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Minneapolis?

    The NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL is the first train that goes to Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 6:40 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Minneapolis?

    The NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL is the last train that goes to Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 5:30 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Minneapolis?

    The 18 is the first bus that goes to Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 4:07 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Minneapolis?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to Minneapolis. It stops nearby at 2:00 AM.

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Public Transportation to Minneapolis

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Minneapolis? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Washington Ave & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave S; Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 2nd Ave; Gateway Ramp Layover; 2nd St S & 2nd Ave / 3rd Ave S; 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S; 4th Ave S & 3rd St S; 3rd St S & 2nd Ave S; U.S Bank Stadium; Target Field.

Bus: 14, 22, 3, 645, 17, 18, 467, 698, 10, 25, METRO ORANGE LINE, 250, 264, 270, 600, 667, 578.Train: NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.Light Rail: METRO BLUE LINE, METRO GREEN LINE.

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Location: Minneapolis, Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN

Minneapolis
MinneapolisMinneapolis ( (listen)) is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins in timber and as the flour milling capital of the world. It occupies both banks of the Mississippi River and adjoins Saint Paul, the state capital of Minnesota. Prior to European settlement, the site of Minneapolis was inhabited by Dakota people. The settlement was founded along Saint Anthony Falls on a section of land north of Fort Snelling; its growth is attributed to its proximity to the fort and the falls providing power for industrial activity. As of 2021, the city has an estimated 425,336 inhabitants. It is the most populous city in the state and the 46th-most-populous city in the United States. Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the surrounding area are collectively known as the Twin Cities. Minneapolis has one of the most extensive public park systems in the US; many of these parks are connected by the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. Biking and walking trails, some of which follow abandoned railroad lines, run through many parts of the city; such as the Mill District in the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District, around the banks of Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet, and by Minnehaha Falls. Minneapolis has cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers. Minneapolis is the birthplace of General Mills, Pillsbury Company, and the Target Corporation. The city's cultural offerings include the Guthrie Theater, the First Avenue nightclub, and four professional sports teams. Most of the University of Minnesota's main campus, and several other post-secondary educational institutions are in Minneapolis. Part of the city is served by a light rail system. Minneapolis has a mayor-council government system. The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) has held a majority of council seats there for 50 years and Jacob Frey (DFL) has been mayor since 2018. In May 2020, Derek Chauvin, a White officer of the Minneapolis Police Department, murdered George Floyd, a Black man, and the resulting global protests put Minneapolis and racism at the center of national and international attention.
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Attractions near Minneapolis

  • Minnesota,
  • Eastside,
  • Eato,
  • Washington Av S at 3 Av S / 4 Av S S Corner,
  • Me Spe Franchising,
  • Cortland Mill District,
  • Oryzo,
  • The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel,
  • Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel Club Lounge,
  • Lickety Split,
  • Federal Building,
  • Wells Fargo Operations Center,
  • Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Freight House and Train Shed,
  • Minneapolis Station Milwaukee Road,
  • Ability Bail Bonds,
  • Absolute Bail Bonds,
  • Gateway Parking Ramp,
  • Mill City Quarter Apartments,
  • Courthouse Municipal Ramp,
  • EV Charging Station

    • How to get to popular places in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN with public transit

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis,
  • Graduate Minneapolis, Minneapolis,
  • Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis,
  • Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis,
  • Southdale State Fair Bus, Edina,
  • Walker Art Center, Minneapolis,
  • Allianz Field, St. Paul,
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis,
  • Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis,
  • Science Museum Of Minnesota, St. Paul,
  • MN State Fair Park & Ride (Best Buy HQ), Richfield,
  • Stillwater, MN, Stillwater,
  • Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights,
  • Mystic lake casino bus, Minneapolis,
  • Downtown Saint Paul, St. Paul,
  • Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis,
  • Paisley Park, Chanhassen,
  • Great Wolf Lodge, Minneapolis,
  • U.S. Bank Stadium LRT Station, Minneapolis,
  • Grand Casino Hinckley, Brooklyn Park

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    Minneapolis has 2 transit type(s), including: bus or light rail, operated by several transit agencies, including Metro Transit , Metro Transit, Metro Transit, MVTA, Plymouth Metrolink, SouthWest Transit, Maple Grove, University of Minnesota, Airport (MAC), Amtrak, Mankato Transit System, SMART, Megabus, FlixBus-us and Greyhound-us

    Public transit lines with stations closest to Minneapolis

    Train lines with stations closest to Minneapolis

    Bus lines with stations closest to Minneapolis