Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2013 : Page 97
getting Around city Bus More than 120 city-suburban bus routes offered by Metro Transit and regional bus services crisscross Minneapolis Saint Paul and serve such destinations as Mall of America and MSP International Airport. Fares range from 50 cents for downtown travel in non-rush hours to $3 for express travel in rush hours. A six-hour pass is available for $3.50 on weekends ($4 on weekdays) or buy a 24-hour pass for $6. Commuter Line connects downtown Minneapolis with northern suburbs like Coon Rapids and Big Lake. For more information, visit www.metrotransit.org wAlk Dozens of downtown buildings in Minneapolis and Saint Paul are connected on the second floor by miles of glass-enclosed walkways that allow you to escape the elements. General hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun. noon to 6 p.m. tAxi To catch a cab, head to one of the designated taxi stands in downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul, at the airport or at Mall of America. From other locations, you’ll need to call ahead, as passing cabs may be infrequent or in use. The average cost from the airport to either downtown runs between $26 and $44. disABility Access And trAnsportAtion Metro Mobility provides door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities. Daily service schedules vary by city and costs vary depending on the time of day. For wheelchair/special needs transportation, call 651-602-1111. light rAil trAnsit & northstAr commuter line importAnt informAtion currency exchAnge You can exchange foreign currency at these locations (fees vary from $5-$15). Visitors are also encouraged to check their hotel for service. msP iNterNatioNaL airPort, traveLex ameriCa airside: 612-713-7483 Landside: 612-726-5187 Light rail connects the airport and Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis. Nineteen stations serve passen-gers along the way, allowing easy access to Target Field, the Metrodome, Nicollet Mall, the Warehouse District and Mall of America. Ride fares are $2.25 for travel during rush hours and $1.75 for all other times. The Northstar hiawatha Light raiL LiNe trAnsportAtion Metro transit/Day Pass 612-373-3333 | metrotransit.org It’s a great day to explore Minneapolis Saint Paul. With a day pass you can ride any bus or train for 24 hours for one low price. You look out the window; we’ll take care of the driving. suPershuttle/execucar minneapolis saint Paul international airport 800-BLue-vaN (258-3826) | supershuttle.com Need a lift? SuperShuttle and ExecuCar provide 24-hour airport rides to and from your home, office or hotel in the Twin Cities area. Book online with discount code CLD9L to receive $2 off SuperShuttle or $5 off ExecuCar to and from MSP Airport. Group discounts and point-to-point services available. aMtrak midway station, 730 transfer road, saint Paul, 55114 | 800-usa-raiL | amtrak.com Take the Amtrak Empire Builder from Saint Paul to Chicago, Seattle or Portland. You can also take Amtrak to more than 500 other destinations. Avoid the airports or driving and take the train instead. Travel on Amtrak. For more information on fares and reservations, call Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL or visit the website at Amtrak.com visit-twincities.com | 97