SLEEP 2011 - Minneapolis, June 11-15, 2011

TRANSPORTATION

Taxi Service

Attendees may take a taxi or shuttle from the airport to their hotel. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 16 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Approximate fares to downtown Minneapolis range from $34 - $44, not including tips.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service is also available. Book your airport shuttle in advance to take advantage of discounts. Click here to reserve your shuttle. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Shuttle service to the downtown area is $16 one way. For more information visit www.supershuttle.com.

Light Rail Transit

Airport Station Locations

The Terminal 1-Lindbergh 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 Terminal 2-Humphrey light rail station is located on the north side of the MSP Value Parking ramp. From the 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.

Frequency

Trains run every 7 or 8 minutes during peak hours and typically 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

  • Tickets are sold at vending kiosks at the rail stations.
  • 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.
  • 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/light-rail.
  • No ticket is needed to travel between airport terminal stations.

Bus

Look for buses marked “Free Ride” and pay no fare when boarding along Nicollet Mall. You’ll have an easy ride between the Convention Center and the Hiawatha light-rail line.

Free Ride buses are available seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Pay just 50 cents if you ride within the Downtown Zone on any other bus along Nicollet Mall. Click here for more information: http://www.metrotransit.org/bus.aspx