light rail transit
Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains stop at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals and connect travelers to 15 other destinations, including downtown Minneapolis to the north and the Mall of America to the south.
Metro Transit Map of LRT Stations
Frequency
Trains run every 7 or 8 minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times of the day. From the airport, trains can take you to the Mall of America in about 11 minutes and to the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes. If you have a layover and plan to take the train away from the airport, please allow time to travel and return.
Fares
Light rail fares for adults are $2.25 during rush hours (Monday through Friday, 6 to 9 am and 3 to 6:30 pm) and $1.75 at other times. Tickets are sold at vending kiosks at the rail stations. Reduced fares are available for seniors, children and persons with disabilities. Children 5 and under ride free. For more information, visit the Metro Transit website, www.metrotransit.org/rail. No ticket is needed to travel between the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminal stations.
Airport Station Locations
The Lindbergh Terminal light rail station is located below the Transit Center, between the Blue and Red Parking ramps. From the Tram Level (one level below bag claim), take the tram to the Transit Center. When you exit the tram, follow the signs to the light rail station, located 70 feet underground.
The Humphrey Terminal light rail station is located on the north side of the Orange parking ramp. From the Humphrey Terminal, take the skyway from Level 2 across to the parking facility. Follow the overhead signs through the covered parking facility. Take the escalators or elevators down one level to the station platform.
The light rail stations are fully accessible.
Inter-Terminal Travel
Use the LRT to travel between the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals. There is no charge for rail service between MSP’s terminals.
Complimentary shuttle service between the terminal buildings is available as an alternative to light rail for passengers with mobility disabilities and those with special needs (e.g. physical limitations, elderly, parent with young children and baggage).