Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

Minneapolis, United States

Drop-off

Downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District / Target Field)

Pin before customs

Fastest

METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)

metro · 12-20m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)
Headway: 12-20
Backup: Metro Transit Route 54 · 15-30m

Note

Frequent light rail trains from MSP Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey to downtown Minneapolis (Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Warehouse District/Target Field) in about 25 minutes; full line typically runs every 12–20 minutes from around 4–5 a.m. until near midnight, with 24‑hour service between the two airport stations. cite

Late arrivals

Minneapolis: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likeminneapolis airport busandmsp to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: METRO Blue Line (Light Rail)
Mode: metro
Freq: 12-20m
Note: Frequent light rail trains from MSP Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey to downtown Minneapolis (Government Plaza, Nicollet Mall, Warehouse District/Target Field) in about 25 minutes; full line typically runs every 12–20 minutes from around 4–5 a.m. until near midnight, with 24‑hour service between the two airport stations. cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Metro Transit Route 54
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Limited-stop bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Center to downtown Saint Paul, useful for connections toward Minneapolis via Green Line or other routes; buses usually depart every 15–30 minutes and take roughly 20 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.