The METRO Blue Line light rail connects MSP Airport to downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes for $2–$3.25 — no taxi required from baggage claim. The METRO Green Line then links downtown Minneapolis to downtown Saint Paul (the two downtowns are 11 miles apart) with stops at the University of Minnesota, making it easy to visit both cities without a car. Download the Metro Transit app before you arrive — it covers all light rail, bus, and express routes with real-time tracking and mobile ticketing. A single fare covers unlimited transfers within 2.5 hours, and a Day Pass ($6) is worth it for a day of touring multiple neighborhoods. Downtown Minneapolis is connected by the world's largest enc