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Directions to Minneapolis Central Library with public transportation

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How to get to Minneapolis Central Library by bus?

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Bus stations near Minneapolis Central Library

  • Nicollet Mall & Washington / 3rd St,1 min walk,
  • Hennepin Ave & 4th St S,2 min walk,
  • 4th St S & Nicollet Mall,2 min walk,
  • 3rd St S & Hennepin Ave,3 min walk,
  • 4th St N & Hennepin Ave,3 min walk,
  • Marquette Ave & 4th St - Stop Group D,4 min walk,
  • Marquette Av S At 3 St S Sw Corner,4 min walk,
  • Marquette Av S at 3 St S SW Corner,4 min walk,
  • Washington Ave N & Hennepin Ave,4 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Minneapolis Central Library

  • Warehouse/Hennepin Avewarehouse/Hennepin Avenue,43 min walk,

Train stations near Minneapolis Central Library

  • Target Field,58 min walk,

Bus lines to Minneapolis Central Library

  • 10,Downtown / Via Osborne,
  • 11,4av S / To 46st-Nic,
  • 17,24st-Uptown / 36-Wooddale / St Louis Pk,
  • 18,Nicollet Av / 104-Humboldt,
  • 25,Kenwood / Cedar Trail,
  • 4,Johnson St / Silver Lk Vlg / Via Penn,
  • 6,Downtown / Via France,
  • 14,Broadway / Robbinsdale / Via France,
  • 61,Henn-Larp / Dwtn Mpls / Via Arcade,
  • 7,Minnehaha / 46st Sta / Cedar Point,
  • 781,Trip 4 / Maple Grove / Transit Sta,
  • 784,Trip 4 / Downtown East / To Mpls,
  • 785,Trip 1 / Maple Grove / To Mpls,
  • 850,Express / Foley P&R / Dntn Mpls,
  • 852,Express / Northtown / Dtwn Mpls,
  • 760,Express / Downtown,
  • 761,Express / Brookdale-Welcome,
  • 763,Express / Brookdale Dr / France-73av,
  • 766,Express / Downtown / Via W River Rd,
  • 768,Express / Downtown,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The closest stations to Minneapolis Central Library are:

    • Nicollet Mall & Washington / 3rd St is 70 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Hennepin Ave & 4th St S is 82 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 4th St S & Nicollet Mall is 147 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 3rd St S & Hennepin Ave is 174 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 4th St N & Hennepin Ave is 183 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Marquette Ave & 4th St - Stop Group D is 249 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Marquette Av S At 3 St S Sw Corner is 293 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Marquette Av S at 3 St S SW Corner is 293 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Washington Ave N & Hennepin Ave is 318 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Warehouse/Hennepin Avewarehouse/Hennepin Avenue is 3602 yards away, 43 min walk.
    • Target Field is 4887 yards away, 58 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Minneapolis Central Library?

    These bus lines stop near Minneapolis Central Library: 14, 17, 18, 4, 61, 645, 7, 790.

  • Which light rail lines stop near Minneapolis Central Library?

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

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The nearest bus stop to Minneapolis Central Library is Nicollet Mall & Washington / 3rd St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the first light rail that goes to Minneapolis Central Library. It stops nearby at 4:26 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Minneapolis Central Library?

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

  • What time is the first train to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL is the first train that goes to Minneapolis Central Library. It stops nearby at 6:22 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL is the last train that goes to Minneapolis Central Library. It stops nearby at 5:50 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The 3 is the first bus that goes to Minneapolis Central Library. It stops nearby at 4:08 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to Minneapolis Central Library. It stops nearby at 1:29 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The bus fare to Minneapolis Central Library costs about $0.50 - $2.50.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Minneapolis Central Library?

    The light rail fare to Minneapolis Central Library costs about $2.00.

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Public Transportation to Minneapolis Central Library

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Minneapolis Central Library? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Nicollet Mall & Washington / 3rd St; Hennepin Ave & 4th St S; 4th St S & Nicollet Mall; 3rd St S & Hennepin Ave; 4th St N & Hennepin Ave; Marquette Ave & 4th St - Stop Group D; Marquette Av S At 3 St S Sw Corner; Marquette Av S at 3 St S SW Corner; Washington Ave N & Hennepin Ave; Warehouse/Hennepin Avewarehouse/Hennepin Avenue; Target Field.

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Minneapolis Central Library Address: Hennepin Avenue street in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Central Library
Minneapolis Central LibraryMinneapolis Central Library is a public library located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the largest library in the Hennepin County Library system. It bills itself as having "the third largest per capita public library collection of any major city in America with a collection of more than 2.4 million items—including books, DVDs, music, government documents." The 353,000-square-foot (32,800 m2) building at 300 Nicollet Mall with two levels of underground parking was designed by César Pelli and opened on May 20, 2006. It has over 300 computers for use by the public, an 8,140-square-foot (756 m2) atrium, an 18,560-square-foot (1,724 m2) green roof planted with low-growing ground cover designed to "be sun- and drought-resistant", and a host of energy-efficiency measures.
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