Uber and Lyft at MSP

What a ride costs from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport (MSP) to the places people go most in Minneapolis, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at MSP

Uber and Lyft pickup: Terminal 1: the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Green/Gold ramps; from baggage claim go down, follow the app-based ride signs and take the escalator up one floor to zone A, B or C. Terminal 2: the Purple parking ramp across from the terminal.
Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of the Green/Gold parking ramps, reached via the Tram Level; covered zones A, B and C with indoor seating nearby.
Terminal 2: Purple parking ramp opposite the terminal; the airport's app-based rides page gives the second level, so follow the signs and your app.
Dropoff: Curbside at the terminal you choose when booking, in the departures area (per Uber).
Taxis: Terminal 1: from the Tram Level follow signs one level up to the taxi starter booth. Terminal 2: Ground Transport Center, ground level of the Purple Ramp. Meter starts at $6.50 including a $4 airport fee; about $39-$49 to downtown Minneapolis, $31-$38 to St. Paul.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: METRO Blue Line light rail stops at both terminals, about 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 12 to Mall of America; the adult fare is $2 and rides between the two terminals are free.

Terminal 1 pickup is under cover the whole way, with indoor seating while you wait.
A taxi to Mall of America is a fixed $23.50 zone fare.
Taxi stand staff are on hand 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.; outside those hours it is self-service.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: mspairport.com, mspairport.com, uber.com, uber.com. .

Prices from MSP by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Downtown Minneapolis	9.4 mi	16 min	$29–40	$27–32	$40–56	$30–35
Mall of America	5.2 mi	10 min	$20–28	$19–23	$28–38	$24
Downtown Saint Paul	12.4 mi	19 min	$34–48	$32–39	$48–67	$38–44
University of Minnesota	15.8 mi	24 min	$41–58	$38–46	$58–82	$47–55
U.S. Bank Stadium	10.3 mi	17 min	$30–42	$28–34	$42–59	$33–38
Uptown	8.5 mi	20 min	$29–40	$27–32	$40–56	$29–33
North Loop	11.4 mi	19 min	$33–46	$30–37	$46–64	$36–41
Target Field	11.5 mi	20 min	$33–46	$31–37	$46–65	$36–42
Edina	6.3 mi	11 min	$23–31	$21–25	$31–43	$22–26
Xcel Energy Center	12.2 mi	19 min	$34–47	$31–38	$47–66	$38–44

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at MSP

Rideshare trips at MSP carry an airport fee of $3.92 on pickups and $3.92 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. Airports commission staff presentation (Sept 2, 2025): the ride-app per-trip fee is $3.92 for 2026, up from $3.75, adjusted automatically each year. Ordinance 124 applies it to every passenger pickup or drop-off. Source.

Self-driving rides at MSP

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves MSP today. See where self-driving rides are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from MSP?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from MSP to Downtown Minneapolis at $29–40 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at MSP?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From MSP to Downtown Minneapolis we estimate UberX at $29–40 and Lyft at $27–32.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at MSP?

Yes. Our estimates add $3.92 for pickups and $3.92 for dropoffs at MSP.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from MSP?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at MSP today.