Getting Around Minneapolis Northwest
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Minneapolis Northwest Airport information
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Minneapolis Northwest, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport serves nearly 40 million passengers a year, with 163 nonstop domestic and international markets. The airport features a number of shopping and dining options, as well as direct access to Metro Transit light rail and bus service.
Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Minneapolis Northwest, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport serves nearly 40 million passengers a year, with 163 nonstop domestic and international markets. The airport features a number of shopping and dining options, as well as direct access to Metro Transit light rail and bus service.

Minneapolis Northwest Public transportation information
Metro Transit
Metro Transit provides an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trails throughout the Twin Cities, operating over 907 square miles and along 130 routes. Metro Transit serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, downtown Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis Northwest region.
Maple Grove Transit
Maple Grove Transit provides commuter express service between Maple Grove and Minneapolis, as well as local service within Maple Grove.
Northstar Commuter
Operated by Metro Transit, the Northstar Commuter line offers service between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, stopping at stations in Elk River, Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Fridley.
Rental Cars
Rental-car companies represented at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Taxi
Visitors traveling from Minneapolis St-Paul International Airport to Minneapolis Northwest should expect to pay about $75 in taxi fare.
Metro Transit provides an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trails throughout the Twin Cities, operating over 907 square miles and along 130 routes. Metro Transit serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, downtown Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis Northwest region.
Maple Grove Transit
Maple Grove Transit provides commuter express service between Maple Grove and Minneapolis, as well as local service within Maple Grove.
Northstar Commuter
Operated by Metro Transit, the Northstar Commuter line offers service between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, stopping at stations in Elk River, Ramsey, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Fridley.
Rental Cars
Rental-car companies represented at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Taxi
Visitors traveling from Minneapolis St-Paul International Airport to Minneapolis Northwest should expect to pay about $75 in taxi fare.

