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How to get
from A to B
The U of M Twin Cities straddles the Mississippi River in
Minneapolis and stretches into St. Paul, but don’t worry—we’ve got
you covered with transportation options on and around campus.
So, lace up your walking shoes, grab your bike helmet, or hop on a
bus to explore everything this vibrant campus has to o昀昀er.
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Minnesota
Campus
Class
Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport
Metro Transit
Campus Buses
Buses: Metro Transit buses cover
extensive routes across Minneapolis
and St. Paul.
The free Campus Connector runs
every 5-10 minutes during peak
hours, connecting 12 key stops
across our Minneapolis and St. Paul
campuses. Plus, 5 circulator bus
lines ensure quick and convenient
travel. You can’t miss our Maroon
and Gold spirited buses!
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul
International Airport (MSP) o昀昀ers
domestic and international 昀氀ights,
making it easy for out-of-state
and international students to 昀氀y
to Minnesota. It’s a short drive
from campus, and light rail transit
provides access directly from the
airport to the University.
Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority
Flight Times to MSP
HOURS
SEA T TL E
3
SAN
3.5
FRAN
DENVER
2
DALL AS
2.5
CH I C A G O
1.5
AT L A N T A
2.5
WA S H
3.5
NYC
DC
Light Rail: The Green Line runs
through the heart of the Minneapolis
campus. Light rail transit extends to
both downtowns of Minneapolis and
St. Paul as well as the international
airport and the Mall of America.
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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
provides commuter bus services—
featuring free WiFi and convenient
schedules—that connect campus to
suburbs like Burnsville, Eagan, and
Shakopee.
Parking
Meters or ramps? Daily rates or a
monthly contract? East Bank or West
Bank? Commuters can choose their
favorite ways to park with a variety
of options across campus.
Biking
Dedicated bike lanes and plentiful
storage racks make biking a great
way to navigate the campus. Did you
know the Twin Cities of Minneapolis
and St. Paul ranked in the top
three “Most bikeable cities” in the
US, along with San Francisco and
Portland, OR?
Walking
Most buildings are within a
15-minute walk, allowing you to
enjoy historic and scenic spots on
campus while getting your steps in
on the way to class.
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