How To Get From Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport To Downtown Saint Paul

Option 1: METRO Route 54 Bus Option 2: Shuttle Bus Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

Option 1: METRO Route 54 Bus

  • Travel time: 30 minutes
  • Metro Transit offers the Route 54 bus. Running every 15-30 minutes and heading directly to downtown Saint Paul. Route 54 stops only at Terminal 1 Station (if you arrive at Terminal 2 take the Blue Line LRT to Terminal 1; no fare is required between terminals).Board at Level 1 of the Blue and Red parking ramps). Disembark anywhere along Fifth Streetin the downtown core of Saint Paul.
  • Consider purchasing Go-To Card, MSP’s integrated fare card.  
  • Fare for METRO is $2.00

Option 2: Shuttle Bus

Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare

  • Travel time: 20-25 minutes
  • Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 20-25 minutes. Expect to pay at least $30-40 for a ride.