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P O P U L A R D E S T I N A T I O N S I N / A R O U N D M I N N E A P O L I S

D O W N T O W N S T . P A U LTake Route 94B, 94C or 94D – board on 6th St.

E AT S T R E E TMore than 55 restaurants in the space of 20 blocks on Nicollet Avenue. Take Route 17 or 18 – board on Nicollet Mall.

G R E Y H O U N D A N D J E F F E R S O N L I N E S S TAT I O NConnect to intercity transit routes. Take any Hennepin Ave. route or Route 5, 19 or 22 on 7th St.

M A L L O F A M E R I C AA shopper’s paradise, with more than 500 stores just a short train ride away. By train: board on 5th St.

M E T R O D O M EHome of the Minnesota Vikings. By bus: take Route 3, 16 or 50 – board on 4th St. By train: board on 5th St.

M I N N E A P O L I S C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E RThis facility hosts events and conventions for international and local clientele. Take any Nicollet Mall route.

M I N N E A P O L I S I N S T I T U T E O F A R T S / C H I L D R E N ’ S T H E AT R E C O M P A N YMIA is known internationally as one of America’s great museums. CTC offers productions of classic children’s tales.Take Route 11A – board on Nicollet.

M I N N E H A H A F A L L S P A R kOne of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks, it has a 53-foot waterfall, walking and bike paths, bike rentals and a dog park. By train: board on 5th St.

M S P I N T E R N AT I O N A L A I R P O R TServes both Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey). By train: board on 5th St.

M S P T O U R SHave a long layover? Spend it exploring the Twin Cities by light rail. MSP Tours offers customized guided tours of top destinations based on your interests. Near Baggage Claim escalator, Terminal 1 (Lindbergh).

N I C O L L E T M A L LThis pedestrian-friendly mall offers great dining options and is a top shopping district between 5th and 11th Sts. Look for buses marked “Free Ride” and pay no fare when riding along Nicollet Mall. Take any Nicollet Mall route.

S TAT E C A P I T O L ( S T . P A U L )A stunning historic site outside downtown St. Paul offering hourly guided tours. Take Route 94B – board on 6th St.

TA R G E T C E N T E RHome of Timberwolves and Lynx basketball, concerts and more. By bus: take any Hennepin Ave. route or Route 5, 19 or 22 on 7th St. By train: board on 5th St., get off at Warehouse District Station.

TA R G E T F I E L DHome of the Minnesota Twins. By train: board on 5th St.

U P T O W NA vibrant area with eclectic restaurants and specialty stores.Take Route 17 – board on Nicollet Mall. Take Route 6 or 12 – board on Hennepin Ave.

W A L k E R A R T C E N T E R A N D S C U L P T U R E G A R D E NOne of the nation’s premier resources for contemporary art.Take Route 4, 6 or 12 – board on Hennepin Ave.

W E I S M A N A R T M U S E U M / U N I V E R S I T Y O F M I N N E S O TADesigned by Frank Gehry, the museum features early 20th-century American artists. It’s located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Take Route 16 or 50 – board on 4th St.

G E T T I N G A R O U N D B Y B U S A N D L I G h T R A I L

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Online Visit metrotransit.org and click on How to Ride for answers to all your questions about riding the train or bus. Use the online Trip Planner and you’ll have a personalized itinerary in seconds.

By phone Our transit experts provide everything you need to complete your trip. Give them a call at 612-373-3333 (TTY 612-341-0140).

In person Visit our retail stores in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul for answers to questions about routes, schedules or fares.

CONNEC T ING FROM THE A IRPOR T

From Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) baggage claim area, take the elevator or escalator to the lower level. Follow the Ground Transportation signs to the tram, which will take you to the Transit Station.

From Terminal 2 (Humphrey), follow the signs to the Transit Station.

Light-rail train service to downtown Minneapolis or Mall of America:Take the escalator down one level from the tram and buy a rail ticket at the ticket machine. Continue down another level to the rail platform.

Trains operate roughly every 10–15 minutes during most of the day. Travel time to Mall of America is 11 minutes, to downtown is 25 minutes.

C A SH FARE S

Fares range from $1.75 to $3 depending on time of travel and type of service.

On trains, buy a ticket from machines at rail stations. Tickets are valid for bus and light-rail train rides for 2½ hours. Credit cards are accepted and change is available. Keep your ticket as proof of fare payment to police officers who patrol trains.

On buses, place dollar bills or coins in the farebox. Sorry, change is not available. To transfer to another bus or train, ask for a transfer, which is valid for bus and light-rail train rides for 2½ hours.

FARE OP T IONS

All are available on the bus and at the rail ticket machine.

Downtown ZoneRide within the Minneapolis or St. Paul Downtown Zones for only 50¢ at any time. (Transfers are not available.)

Day PassGet unlimited rides on buses and light-rail trains for a full 24 hours. All for $6.

Event 6-Hour PassNot much free time? For $4 ($3.50 on weekends), you can get unlimited rides on buses and light-rail trains for 6 hours.

All fares subject to change.

MSP Airport/Terminal 1 – Lindbergh Station

Cedar-Riverside Station

Government Plaza Station

Nicollet Mall Station (Bus to Convention Center)

Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station

Target Field Station

Downtown East/Metrodome Station

Franklin Avenue Station

Lake Street/Midtown Station

38th Street Station

46th Street Station

50th Street/MinnehahaPark Station

VA Medical Center Station

Fort Snelling Station

Bloomington Central Station

American Boulevard Station

Mall of America Station

MSP Airport/Terminal 2 – Humphrey Station

Routes: 3, 16, 50 - University of Minnesota

Northstar Line

Routes: 2, 8, 9, 22

Routes: 21, 27, 53

Routes: 14, 22, 23

Routes: 22, 515

28th Avenue Station Route: 54

Routes: 5, 54, 415, 440, 441, 442, 444, 445, 515, 538, 539, 540, 542

Route: 54

Routes: 7, 9, 46, 74, 84, 436, 446

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No fare is required between terminals. Service operates 24-hours a day between the airport stations.

HIAWATHA LIGHT RAIL

The Hiawatha Line, also known as Route 55, travels from downtown Minneapolis to Fort Snelling, the airport and Mall of America.

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TA K E T H E T R A IN –

it’s fast, reliable and affordable

The Hiawatha light-rail line (Route 55) is ideal for visitors because it connects you to downtown Minneapolis, the airport, and Mall of America. The light-rail train operates every day in all weather and traffic conditions — you won’t miss your flight.

Travel times:

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Downtown Minneapolis 23 minutes

Downtown Minneapolis

Terminal 2 –Humphrey

Terminal 1 – Lindbergh

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Downtown Minneapolis

Mall of America

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