Minneapolis, Minnesota

The best season to visit Minneapolis is summer, when the weather is nice and warm, except for some sporadic storms. Note that June, July and August are also the busiest months for tourism, so make sure to book in advance. Visiting in late spring or early autumn could be a good option to save some money. Wintertime can be a challenging season to be in Minneapolis due to the cold and snowfall, but you can find good deals and there are skiing facilities near the city.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is nestled among several cities: Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburban cities of Bloomington, Eagan, Mendota Heights and Richfield. There are a variety of services offering travelers transportation to and from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Bus service From and to the airport you can take city bus service (Route 54) provided by Metro Transit. Pick up and drop off is situated outside the Terminal 1-Lindbergh Transit Center, on Level 1 of the Blue and Red parking ramps. www.metrotransit.org + 612 341 4287 Taxi service Taxi service is provided at both terminals and from the airport it takes 20 minutes by car to downtown Minneapolis. It is about 12 miles from the airport to Minneapolis, with fares that cost around $39-$49. If you have any questions regarding ground transportation go to the Terminal 1-Lindbergh Ground Transportation booth on Level T where staff seven days a week from 6 am to midnight offer information, directions and other assistance to travelers.

Minneapolis is in the Central time zone, and all times are reflected in Central time.

Minneapolis is compact and easy to get around. Metro Transit is the main public transportation operator in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area and one of the largest public transportation systems in the country. Travelling with the bus is a convenient and inexpensive way to get around.

Country code: +1 Area code: 612

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