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How to get to Minneapolis Convention Center by Bus or Light Rail?

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Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center with public transportation

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How to get to Minneapolis Convention Center by Bus?

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Bus stations near Minneapolis Convention Center

  • 2nd Ave S & Convention Center,2 min walk,
  • 12th St S & 2nd Ave / 3rd Ave S,4 min walk,
  • 12 St S at 2 Av S/3 Av S S Corner,4 min walk,
  • 2nd Ave S & 11th St - Stop Group F,4 min walk,
  • Nicollet Ave S & 14th St / Grant St E,5 min walk,
  • 16th St & 1st Ave / 3rd Ave S,9 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Minneapolis Convention Center

  • Nicollet Mall,33 min walk,

Bus lines to Minneapolis Convention Center

  • 10,Central / Via Univ / Northtown,
  • 25,Stinson / Silver Lake / Northtown,
  • 467,Express / Lakeville,
  • 578,Express / Minn Dr / Southdale,
  • 460,Burnsville-Minneapolis,
  • 465,Burnsville-Minneapolis-U of M,
  • 475,Apple Valley-Cedar Grove-Mpls/U of M,
  • 477,Lakeville/Apple Valley-Mpls,
  • METRO ORANGE LINE,Minneapolis / Rapid,
  • 250,Express / 95 Av P&R,
  • 264,Express / 35 Co Rd C P&R / Rosedale,
  • 270,Express / Hwy 36-Rice P&R / Mplwd Mall,
  • 698,Express / E Crk / SW Vill / SW Sta / Mpls,
  • 747,Station 73 / To Downtown,
  • 774,Fernbrook / Harbor / Sta73 / Mpls / Uofm,
  • 776,St Phillip P&R / Downtown,
  • 777,Reserve / Transit St / Sta 73 / Downtown,
  • 790,Express / Nathan Ln / Downtown,
  • 11,2nd St NE / Grand-29av,
  • 17,Mtka Blvd / 24st-Uptown / Central-26av,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The closest stations to Minneapolis Convention Center are:

    • 2nd Ave S & Convention Center is 36 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 12th St S & 2nd Ave / 3rd Ave S is 210 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 12 St S at 2 Av S/3 Av S S Corner is 212 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 2nd Ave S & 11th St - Stop Group F is 260 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Nicollet Ave S & 14th St / Grant St E is 326 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 16th St & 1st Ave / 3rd Ave S is 636 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Nicollet Mall is 2731 yards away, 33 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Minneapolis Convention Center?

    These Bus lines stop near Minneapolis Convention Center: 10, 17, 18, 22, 645, 9

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The nearest bus stop to Minneapolis Convention Center is 2nd Ave S & Convention Center. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Light Rail to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the first Light Rail that goes to Minneapolis Convention Center. It stops nearby at 4:24 AM.

  • What time is the last Light Rail to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The METRO BLUE LINE is the last Light Rail that goes to Minneapolis Convention Center. It stops nearby at 12:47 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The 10 is the first Bus that goes to Minneapolis Convention Center. It stops nearby at 4:02 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The 11 is the last Bus that goes to Minneapolis Convention Center. It stops nearby at 1:16 AM.

  • How much is the Light Rail fare to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The Light Rail fare to Minneapolis Convention Center costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Minneapolis Convention Center?

    The Bus fare to Minneapolis Convention Center costs about $0.50 - $2.50.

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Minneapolis Convention Center Address: 2nd Avenue South street in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention CenterThe Minneapolis Convention Center is a large convention center located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota that opened in 1990. It is located one block away from Nicollet Mall near Orchestra Hall. The Minneapolis Convention Center has a quadruple-domed roof and because of its volume can host multiple events on the same day. In 1994, after four years of demand beyond expectations, a 760,000 square foot addition was approved. Work started in 1999 and was opened in 2002. The addition featured a 3,433 fixed-seat auditorium, two 99,000 square foot exhibit halls, 39 more meeting rooms, a 23,000 square foot kitchen, and 16 additional loading docks.
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