Getting Around St. Paul
St. Paul Airport information
If you're flying into the St. Paul area for an event or business trip, you'll be using the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). It’s just about 8 miles from downtown Saint Paul, which makes it super convenient and quick to reach. This airport is one of the busiest in North America and is known for being well-organized, easy to navigate, and full of food and shopping options to make your travel smoother.
Event planners will appreciate how close MSP is to major hotels, convention centers, and meeting spots. Travelers can easily get from the airport to either city, Minneapolis or Saint Paul, in just a short ride.
Key Facts and Tips:
Located about 8 miles from downtown Saint Paul — around a 15–20 minute drive.
Hub for Delta Air Lines and offers over 1,200 flights daily.
Serves 100+ U.S. destinations plus 20+ international routes.
Two terminals linked by a free light rail system, making transfers easy.
Light rail and public bus services connect directly from the airport to downtown areas.
Plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops inside both terminals.
Major airlines include: Delta, United, American, Air Canada, Alaska, Icelandair, Frontier, Spirit, Southwest, and Sun Country.
Event planners will appreciate how close MSP is to major hotels, convention centers, and meeting spots. Travelers can easily get from the airport to either city, Minneapolis or Saint Paul, in just a short ride.
Key Facts and Tips:
Located about 8 miles from downtown Saint Paul — around a 15–20 minute drive.
Hub for Delta Air Lines and offers over 1,200 flights daily.
Serves 100+ U.S. destinations plus 20+ international routes.
Two terminals linked by a free light rail system, making transfers easy.
Light rail and public bus services connect directly from the airport to downtown areas.
Plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops inside both terminals.
Major airlines include: Delta, United, American, Air Canada, Alaska, Icelandair, Frontier, Spirit, Southwest, and Sun Country.
St. Paul Ground information
For travelers preferring the train, the Amtrak Saint Paul Union Depot offers a comfortable and scenic travel option. The station is modern, convenient, and close to downtown hotels and event venues. It connects the city to Chicago, Milwaukee, and all the way to the Pacific Northwest.
This makes it a great choice if you’re organizing an event where attendees may prefer rail travel — or if you just enjoy skipping airport security lines!
Key Facts and Tips:
Location: 730 Transfer Road, Saint Paul.
Operating Hours: 6 AM to 11:45 PM daily.
Main Route: The Empire Builder, running between Chicago and Portland/Seattle, with stops in Saint Paul, Milwaukee, and Spokane.
Inside the station, you’ll find seating areas, restrooms, vending machines, and ticket counters.
Taxis, rideshares, and city buses are available right outside the station.
This makes it a great choice if you’re organizing an event where attendees may prefer rail travel — or if you just enjoy skipping airport security lines!
Key Facts and Tips:
Location: 730 Transfer Road, Saint Paul.
Operating Hours: 6 AM to 11:45 PM daily.
Main Route: The Empire Builder, running between Chicago and Portland/Seattle, with stops in Saint Paul, Milwaukee, and Spokane.
Inside the station, you’ll find seating areas, restrooms, vending machines, and ticket counters.
Taxis, rideshares, and city buses are available right outside the station.
