Transportation

How to Visit Minneapolis Without a Car

Light rail from the airport, bikes for the lakes, skyways for winter.

5 min read. Updated August 2026 by The Modern Rutter Editorial

From the terminal

The Blue Line runs from both MSP terminals to downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes for the price of a coffee.

Getting around

Light rail links the downtowns and stadium district. Bike share plus the Grand Rounds covers the lakes. In winter, the skyway system keeps a surprising amount of downtown indoors.

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