Public Transport
With MSP Airport only minutes away, getting to Bloomington is easy no matter where you’re coming from. And if you’re driving, parking is free and directions are simple with Bloomington resting along major Minnesota interstates. Not driving? No problem. Hop on the light rail or bus to get you wherever you want to go between Bloomington and Minneapolis–St. Paul. It’s map-free kind of travel – the best kind. Biking Bloomington and the surrounding area is Minnesota’s prime location for bike enthusiasts. As Minneapolis continues to grow as the nation's most bike friendly city, so do the surrounding areas. If you are looking for picturesque scenery, Bloomington is the place to be. With an active community and nature at it’ backdoor, there are endless opportunities to explore Bloomington’s bike trails! By Bus Bloomington and Minneapolis public transportation is available through Metro Transit. For route and schedule information call (612) 373-3333 or visit www.metrotransit.org By Light Rail The METRO Blue Line offers fast, quiet light rail service to 19 stations between downtown Minneapolis and Mall of America®, including five stations at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, in Bloomington and at Mall of America. The new METRO Green Line connects Bloomington with St. Paul. Passengers will have to change trains at the Downtown East station from the Metro Transit Green Line to the Metro Transit Blue Line to get from St. Paul to Bloomington and Mall of America. For Bloomington and Minneapolis Blue Line and Green Line route and schedule information, call (612)373-3333 or online www.metrotransit.org Car Rental Companies Alamo Car Rental (800) 327-9633 Avis Car Rental (800) 831-2847 Budget Car Rental (800) 547-7000 Dollar Rent-A-Car (800) 800-4000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (800) 736-8227 Hertz Car Rental (800) 654-3131 National Car Rental (800) 227-7368 Thrifty Car Rental (800) 367-2277 Taxi Service Bloomington, Minnesota taxi service is readily available at the airport, hotels and Mall of America®. Rates for Bloomington taxi services are approximately $1.75 first 1/6 mile, $1.30 each additional mile. $3 minimum in Minneapolis, $2.30 minimum in St. Paul. Bloomington taxi rates are subject to change without notice. Airport Taxi (612) 721-0000 Blue & White Taxi (612) 333-7089 Fareshark Green & White Taxi (612) 522-2222 Yellow Cab Suburban Company (612) 824-4000 Amtrak Train Service The Amtrak train service travels a major East-West line running from Chicago to Seattle and Portland. The Amtrak train depot is located at 240 Kellogg Boulevard East, Union Depot, St. Paul, MN 55101. It's about 20 minutes from Bloomington. (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com
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