Around the World to Bloomington
Getting Here & Around
No matter which direction you’re coming from, Bloomington is easy to reach. MSP Airport is a major hub and is only minutes away, and Bloomington is accessible from major Minnesota interstates. Better yet, parking is generally free around Bloomington and Mall of America.
No car? No problem. Hop on the light rail or bus to get wherever you want to go between Bloomington and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Several transportation services are also available to take you around.
Air Travel
Bloomington is located adjacent to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP Airport is just minutes from the heart of Bloomington and 20 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Most area hotels provide complimentary Bloomington airport and Mall of America transportation.
View Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Guide
View MSP’s Direct Route Flight Map
Terminal 1
- Aer Lingus
- Air Canada
- Air France
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Spirit Airlines
- United Airlines
- WestJet
Terminal 2
Biking
Bloomington and the surrounding area are 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 its backdoor, there are endless opportunities to explore Bloomington’s bike trails!
Check out each of Bloomington’s bike trails. Each one is unique and guaranteed to be a fun experience for all. Just remember to wear your helmet!
Public Transportation
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.
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 and in Bloomington.
The METRO Green Line connects Bloomington with Saint Paul. Change trains at the Downtown East station from the Metro Transit Green Line to the Metro Transit Blue Line to get from Saint 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 visit www.metrotransit.org.
Car Rental
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has a variety of car rental options available.
- 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 for the first 1/6 mile and $1.30 for each additional mile. There is a $3 minimum in Minneapolis and $2.30 minimum in Saint Paul. Bloomington taxi rates are subject to change without notice.
Lyft is now the official ridesharing partner of Mall of America. Visitors can request a ride from five designated pick-up/drop-off zones around the Mall.
Train
The Amtrak train 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, about 20 minutes from Bloomington. For more information, call 800-872-7245 or visit Amtrak.com.