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Welcome to Minneapolis. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport to downtown.

Note: As the name implies Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport serves two metro areas - Minneapolis and Saint Paul:

This article focuses on how to get from MSP to downtown Saint Paul.

Read this article about how to get from MSP to downtown Minneapolis.

Cheapest: METRO Route 54 Bus

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 Street**** in the downtown core of Saint Paul.

Consider purchasing Go-To Card, MSP’s integrated fare card.

Fare for METRO is $2.00. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttle Bus

Some private companies offer shuttle bus service from MSP to downtown. Check with MSP Airport’s Information page.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

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.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of June 2025.

Welcome to Minneapolis. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport to downtown.

Note: As the name implies Minneapolis–Saint Paul Airport serves two metro areas - Minneapolis and Saint Paul:

This article focuses on how to get from MSP to downtown Minneapolis.

Read this article about how to get from MSP to downtown Saint Paul.

Cheapest & Fastest: METRO Blue Line Train

Metro Transit offers the Blue Line light rail train. The Blue Line stops at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 Stations. Running every 15-20 minutes and heading directly to downtown Minneapolis. Disembark at Nicollet Mall Station or another station in the downtown core.

More specifically the station for each terminal is located at:

Terminal 1: From the Tram Level, take the Hub Tram to the parking ramps (Blue, Red, and Silver) follow signs to the light rail station.

Terminal 2: From Level 1, go up a level to Orange Ramp skyway and follow signs to the light rail station.

Consider purchasing Go-To Card, MSP’s integrated fare card.

Fare for METRO is $2.00 ($2.50 at peak times). Travel time is approximately 25 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttle Bus

Some private companies offer shuttle bus service from MSP to downtown. Check with MSP Airport’s Information page.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

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 $35-45 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of June 2025.

Welcome to Atlanta. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to downtown.

Cheapest & Fastest: MARTA Red/Gold Line Train

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) offers interlined Red/Gold Line to downtown. Board at Airport Station located in the Domestic Terminal (use The Plane Train people mover to travel westward from other Concourses) and travel to Five Points Station in the heart of downtown Atlanta. This interchange station offers convenient connections to the rest of Atlanta’s rapid transit network.

Consider purchasing Breeze Card, Atlanta’s integrated fare card.

Fare for RTD is $2.50. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttle Bus

Some hotels and private companies offer shuttle bus service from ATL to downtown. Check with Atlanta Airport’s Information page.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

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 15-25 minutes. Expect to pay at least $20-40 for a ride. Note, traffic is notorious in Atlanta.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of June 2025.