Travel
Traveling to Minneapolis, Minnasota

By Plane

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
    • Major airlines, including American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta, and United, operate direct flights to Minneapolis from several cities.
    • The airport is located about 14 miles from UMN.
    • From the airport, you  can take a taxi, Uber, or public transportation to your hotel.

By Train

  • VIA Amtrak
    • Amtrak's Borealis route arrives at St. Paul- Minneapolis Union Depot (MSP)
  • VIA Metro
    • The local Metro Transit Northstar Commuter Rail
    • Serves major cities like Milwaukee and Chicago

By Bus

  • Greyhound and FlixBus
    • Operate bus services to Minneapolis from cities in the U.S. and Canada.
    • Travel times vary depending on the departure point. For instance, from New York City, it's about an 8-hour bus ride.
Getting Around Minneapolis

Ride-Sharing

  • Uber:
    • Uber operates in Minneapolis and can be a convenient way to get around the city.
  • Lyft:
    • Lyft is also a major ride-sharing service that covers the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. 

Rental Cars

  • Available at Minneapolis-St. Paul Internation Airport (MSP):
    • Major Rental Companies: Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless. Sixt, Thriffty, and TURO
    • Terminal 1 rental car counters are located on the ground level of the Silver Parking Ramp. Passengers can take the underground tram to the ramp and follow the wayfinding signs to the rental area.
    • Terminal 2 rental car counters are located in the Ground Transportation Center on the fround level of the Purple Ramp directly across from the terminal building.

Public Transport:

  • Metro: Minneapolis offers many public transportation options:
    • Local and express buses
    • Light rail trains
  • Fares: The same fare card (OPUS card)

Bicycles

  • Bike Share Apps: Minneapolis has multiple bike share companies offering basic pedal bikes and e-bikes.
  • Bike Lanes: Minneapolis is a bike-friendly, with 16 miles of on-street protected bike paths and 101 miles of off-street bikeways and trails.

Walking

  • Univeristy Area and Downtown Minneapolis: These areas are very walkable. making it easy to explore on foot.

Exploring Minneapolis

The City of Lakes has something for everyone - explore the local farmers markets, beautiful parks, public art, or find an event that interests you!

University Area

  • Wesman Art Museum: Univeristy museum featuring fine contemporary art.
  • Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: An open-air park featuring large-scale contemporary scultures, including the famous Spoonbridge, and Cherry.
  • Minnehaha Park: A scenic park known for its beautiful waterfall and walking paths. Downtown

Downtown

  • Mill City Museum: Learn about the citiy's milling history in the ruins of the world's largest flour mill on the Mississippi Riverfront.
  • Orpheum Theater: Experience Broadway muscials and other shows in this historic venue.
  • First Avenue: A legendary music venue that hosts concerts by both local and national artisits.
Weather in Minneapolis, MN

 

 

In mid-July, Minneapolis experiences warm summer weather. Here's a typical overview:

  • Average High: 83°F (28°C)
  • Average Low: 65°F (18°C)

The weather can be humid, with occasional thunderstorms, but overall, it's sunny, and pleasant. For current weather information, visit The Weather Channel site for Minneapolis.