Twin Cities — Getting around

Area transportation

Cyclists on one of many
off-street bike paths

Metro bus service
There are more than 35 direct routes to serve the campus. University students and staff get a fair discount through U-Pass/Metropass.

Bike Map and Commuter Guide
Many communities have designated on-street bike lanes and off-street bike trails to accommodate area cyclists. Area buses offer bike racks. Park-and-Ride lots offer bike lockers. See also: City of (at least) 10,000 Bicyclists.

Carpooling
The Metropolitan Council assists carpoolers through its metro commuter program.

Light rail
Light rail is something new for us. One route runs from the airport to downtown Minneapolis. Public art is being installed at each station.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
We have the world’s 16th largest airport. From MSP, travelers can book daily nonstop flights to 119 domestic and 12 international destinations.

Jefferson Lines
National bus service

Amtrak
National railroad passenger service

Campus shuttle on St. Paul campus

Campus shuttle on Minneapolis campus

Getting to and around the campus

• Getting to the U
• Campus maps
• Campus shuttle system
• Biking at the U
• Parking at the U
• Campus tunnel "Gopher Way" system
• Security Monitor Program, offers free walking and biking security escorts to and from campus locations and nearby adjacent neighborhoods