Airport Information

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is conveniently located within 30 minutes of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. The nation's largest shopping center, the Mall of America, is just minutes away. With over 175 destinations offered by carriers such as Minnesota-based Champion, Sun Country and Northwest Airlines, MSP is the airport of choice for the region's travelers.

MSP's Lindbergh Terminal is located just off Highway 5 in St. Paul. Highway 5 connects to Interstate 494 and Highway 55, making MSP easily accessible from any direction. The Humphrey Terminal is just off Interstate 494 near 34th Avenue.

Both passenger terminals at MSP are served by light rail, which runs from downtown Minneapolis to the north from the Mall of America in Bloomington to the south.

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Getting to the Hotel from the Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport

Ground Transportation Information at the Tram Level information booth is staffed seven days a week from 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Staff provides information, directions and other assistance to travelers. Travelers may also obtain wheelchairs from the information booth.

There are various options to get to the hotel from the airport. Those options are listed below.

OPTION 1 - Airport Shuttle

Shared ride service to and from the airport is available from SuperShuttle Minneapolis - St. Paul.

$15.00 one-way.
$30.00 round trip.

Advance reservations are not required but are highly recommended.
Make shuttle reservation online.

Lindbergh Terminal - After claiming your luggage, follow signs for Hotel Shuttles and Scheduled Vans, to the Ground Transportation Atrium. The SuperShuttle Guest Service Desk is well marked and located near the center of the shuttle area. Please check in with our Guest Service Agent. Our boarding area is conveniently located directly outside the door, at the rear or our desk.

Humphrey Terminal - After claiming your luggage, locate the Hotel Shuttle Courtesy Phone located near baggage claim. Our dispatcher will direct you to the Ground Transportation Area to meet our van. SuperShuttle does not stop automatically at the Humphrey terminal. Please call us for transportation upon arrival. You will be able to pay the driver directly on board the van.

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OPTION 2 - Taxi

Taxis are available at the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals.

Lindbergh Terminal - Taxi service is accessible via the Tram Level. Signs direct passengers one level up to the cab starter booth, where airport staff will assist passengers obtaining a taxi.

Humphrey Terminal - Taxi service is available at the Humphrey Ground Transportation Center, which is located in the Humphrey Parking ramp on Level 1.

Downtown Minneapolis is approximately 16 miles from the airport, with fares averaging $28.00-$36.00. All cab fares are metered at a rate of $1.90 per mile and include a $3.00 trip fee that is added to the final metered fare, which allows drivers to recoup airport permit fees.

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OPTION 3 - Light Rail Transit (LRT)

Light rail service to the airport is available. Trains stop at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey terminals and connect travelers to 15 other destinations, including downtown Minneapolis to the north and the Mall of America to the south. Trains run between the terminals every 7 or 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times of the day. From MSP, trains can take you to the Mall of America in about 11 minutes and to the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes.

There is no charge for light rail travel between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's two terminals. Fares for travel to other locations from the airport are $2.00 during rush hours (Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6:30 p.m.) and $1.50 at other times.

There are no fare boxes on trains. You pay for your ride before boarding the train. Fare inspectors will randomly ask to see proof of fare payment on trains and stations. Have your proof of payment ready. There is a $180 fine for riding the train and buses without paying. Tickets are sold at vending kiosks at the rail stations. Kiosks accept credit cards, coins, and $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills; however, machines cannot give more than $10 in change
View Light Rail map and more information.

Lindbergh Terminal - Light rail station entrance is located near the Transit Center, between the Blue and Red Parking ramps. From the Lindbergh Terminal Tram Level (two floors below the Ticketing Lobby), take the automated Hub Tram toward the Transit Center. When you exit the tram, follow the signs to the light rail station, located 70 feet underground.
Map to LRT Station at the Lindbergh Terminal

Humphrey Terminal - Light Rail station is located outside of the terminal building. A covered walkway connects the station, located at 34th Avenue and 72nd Street, to the Humphrey parking facility and the terminal building.
Map to LRT Station at the Humphrey Terminal

Depart the LRT downtown at either the Government Plaza Station or the Nicollet Mall Station. The hotel is located a short three blocks from these stations. You can take to the streets or take the skyway system to the hotel.
View Map of LRT Stations, Skyway and Streets near the Hotel

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OPTION 4 - Car Rental / Hotel Parking

On-Airport Car Rental - Rental car companies have phones and touch screen information kiosks at the Lindbergh Terminal on the Baggage Claim Level opposite baggage carousels 2, 5 and 10. The rental car counters are located in the Hub building located between the Blue and Red parking ramps, on Levels 1-3. Passengers can take the underground tram to go between the Lindbergh Terminal and the Hub building. On-airport rental companies include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National.

Off-Airport Car Rental - Shuttle buses to the off-airport car rental companies are accessible from the Transit Center, between the Blue and Red Parking ramps. From the Lindbergh Terminal's Tram Level, take the free underground tram to the Hub Building. Take an escalator or elevator up to the Transit Center. Off-airport rental companies include: Payless Car Rental and Thrifty.

Hotel Parking - Northstar parking ramp accessible from 2nd Avenue, 7th Street, and 6th Street. Park on Levels C - G. Take hotel elevator (marked with signs) to 1st floor Lobby. Cost is $17.95 per 24-hour period.

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