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    2.6 (118 reviews)
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    Michelle F.

    Great convenient inexpensive way to get around Minneapolis & St. Paul. Two lines; Green Line goes all the way to St.Paul and the Blue Line goes all the way to Mall of America. Both have many stops along the way including the VA Hospital, Fisher House etc... Hot day today but nice and cold riding the Metro! If you are staying downtown, the Blue line train conveniently goes directly to the mall as it's the end of the line so you won't get off at the wrong stop. Trains run practically every 5-10 minutes all day long until midnight. Train fare for an all day 24 hour pass is only $4.50 and can be used til midnight! Train tickets can be purchased at any train stop via cash or card. It's on the honor system and there is no train operator coming around checking.

    V W.

    As tourists in Minneapolis for a week, we rode the Metro about half a dozen times. We rode it from the Nicollet Mall station (closest to our hotel) to the airport, to Minnehaha Park (50th St station), to the Weisman Art Museum, to St. Paul and from Mall of America to our hotel. Except for near Mall of America, I didn't notice other tourists using it. I also didn't see any business professionals/commuters, which were red flags. My husband wasn't keen on using it, but I persuaded him as a more economical alternative to ride shares here and there. The concept is great and it's pretty easy to use, but a lot of the people that use it are somewhat sketchy and some of the stations smell like urine. We watched YouTube videos beforehand so we'd have some clue as to how to use it and we downloaded the app. You can pay on the app or at the station. The experience was overall slightly nerve-racking. For example, on one ride while stopped at a station, two men were having a 'to-do' with raised voices and body contact. I noticed one was carrying a knife sheath on his belt. One of them finally exited the train and went over to console with a homeless looking guy lying on a station bench before the train took off again. Another time, a woman near us was having a LOUD, aggressive cell phone conversation, dropping constant 'F-bombs'. She and her partner exited the train when a conductor came on board checking tickets. Obviously they didn't have a ticket and were free-loading. I wondered how many other people did that as our tickets were only checked one time during our half dozen rides and there didn't seem to be any consequence for not paying except exiting the train and then probably boarding the next one, hoping for the absence of a conductor. Signs on the trains that requested that seats not be used as a foot rest were clearly ignored by riders, which obviously did not make sitting on the seats appealing. The trains seem to come about every 5-15 minutes. There were route maps above some of the seats, but they were somewhat small for my aging eyes. Conceptually, a wonderful system, but due to the fact there are many 'undesirables' that ride it, the metro isn't used to it's full capacity and feels slightly daunting. I'm sure most locals and professionals drive themselves. What a shame. When we told the woman in the local information office about our experience, she seemed surprised. She probably hasn't ridden it in years.

    This metro is sexual
    Fox E.

    My friend Ro is pretty cool. Have you met Ro? This is one of the few bus services that I actually relied on once in my life because I was stupid enough to come to Minneapolis without a car a very long time ago - so I take the bus at about lunch time up to the village of Hilltop and back and then a couple other buses to other locations in the area over subsequent days. And I like it because I'm a kid and it's exciting. But yeah. It wasn't great. They're not awful and they're not great. Nowhere near as nice as the buses in England though. They are a bit neglected, and I guess when buses have to run to through this much incredible snow and Siberian temperatures then you're glad that they just exist and and they don't break down.

    The bus number with the rude and the little boy who did pay!
    Alex G.

    Bus driver thus morning was being rude claiming I didn't pay even though I did on the app, saying he's going to get me kicked off and call the police and this man is black. Then he let's this little white boy on the bus for free. Now how the fuck does that make sense, it doesn't!!

    This is an interior station for Terminal 1 at MSP, from which Delta, legacy carries, and major international carriers operate.
    Robert G.

    Here we go again. We see the disgruntled OTR individuals who have to give this system one or two stars based on one or two ingredients that soured them, much as if they're one issue voters. How can one not look at Metro Transit of the Twin Cities holistically? Metro Transit's biggest selling point is its wishbone shaped routing that covers a lot of ground and important locales in the Twin Cities metro area. In that way, there's a lot to like. Mostly, I am referring to the blue and green lines of their light rail system. Metro Rail's two lines overlap as they go through downtown Minneapolis, analogous to forming the base of a wishbone, or a "Y." After servicing places such as Nicolett Mall, the Hennepin County government hub, and the U.S. Bank stadium, they branch off. The green line crosses the Mississippi - it originates in this state - and services the massive University of Minnesota campus, neighborhoods along University Avenue in St. Paul, the state government office area, and downtown St. Paul, with its terminus at grandiose Union Station. It's mostly a St. Paul train line. On the other hand, the blue line might be more relevant to visitors and businesspeople and stays on the Minneapolis (and Bloomington) side of the river. First and foremost, it connects the metro area to MSP airport, with stations at each of its two terminals, in addition to various large park and ride lots at key points, Minnehaha Falls, and the simultaneously kitsch and awe inspiring Mall of America (MOA). MOA, and its business edge city, is its southern terminus. Metro Transit's light rail rolling stock is clean and modern enough. There are areas for folks with bicycles and accessibility concerns. And, as one can imagine, there will be some rambunctious riders on board. The fare is fair. The standard peak fare of $2.50 gets you two and a half hours of use, including transfers. That's good. And, the off peak fare is even lower ... around $ 2, if I recall. However, if you are not a resident using it for commuting, that two and a half hour time frame can be a pain to work around. Assuming that your destination requires a train and a bus in each direction, that will have you watching the clock as to how much time you can spend at your destination. You will not have enough time to visit a museum, take a tour of a venue, or eat a meal at a relaxed pace. After arriving at MSP, I went to the light rail station and was fumbling around looking for a day pass on the vending machine. I couldn't find it. I called the customer service line ... the wait was minimal. However, I was informed that, because of the demand for this type of fare, it was no longer being offered. That's ridiculous and goes against the metrics of Nordic efficiency! And I didn't feel like looking around for a Cub Foods supermarket to get a fare card to load up. At 3 tickets over the course of a day, a person has exceeded what a day pass used to cost. And it's not even about money. At the old amount (~ $6.50), you can let the visitor or day pass user relax, keep them from glancing at the clock, and offer them the convenience of knowing their pass is good for a day of ridership. Not only that, there are extra, unused buttons on the ticket machines. It's but a programming issue of sorts to bring back such a fare. The bus system is fairly good, though frequencies are far less if traveling to the suburbs. Also, the buses don't run late enough. There is not much in the way of "Minnesota nice" displayed by some of the drivers, such as suggesting where you might get off and whatnot, but maybe that's a function of having to drive Metro's buses in inclement weather for months. Overall, Metro Transit is a well thought out system and a person could do all their moving around, meaning seeing the key places, by using it. However, the lack of a day pass, which most cities with both heavy rail and light rail systems have, and some of the bus routes, scheduling, and drivers' attitudes take away from what it can be. Even though you can see the statue of Mary Tyler Moore some two blocks from the key Nicolett Mall transit station, that's not enough for Metro Transit to earn back a (brownie) point.

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    Nicollet Mall Metro Transit Station

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    4.0(5 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Minneapolis

    Many years it took to get light rail in the cities. I was always jealous of other metropolitan…read moreareas with their sleek commuter trains and platforms. Some were classic even though run down. Metro transit does a decent job trying to keep the areas clean, considering the amount of litter gathering in a day. The system is efficient on their timing and I appreciated the efforts to make the cars more secure and safe. The train rides were a nice experience until about 2020 when things started to change. That year walking back to a seat some young show-off tried to block my way as his friends laughed. All I could do was walk right past even letting our shoulders bump, yes we have to show no fear sometimes. Another time a passenger screamed at me for no apparent reason saying he didn't want me walking past him. I've seen cars with litter, people smoking and sleeping on folded down seats. Jump to 2022 and problems seem more cleared up with more transit police kicking people off and the system scrubbing urine stains off the floor. There used to be soft cloth seats which had to be replaced with cheap hard sitting plastic.

    I finally had a chance to get off here! Overall, its a solid train station that brings you to the…read moreheart of the city to Nicollet mall. Well taken care of station unlike some of the others downtown. Always trains in this part of the city as well

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    Government Plaza Light Rail Station

    4.0(3 reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown Minneapolis

    Serving as the main light rail stop during our multi-day stay in downtown Minneapolis, the…read moreGovernment Plaza Light Rail Station is the closest to the courthouse and city hall area of downtown. Both light rail lines (Blue and Green) stops here, though there is an earlier stop (US Bank Stadium stop) that could be easily used for transfer. Cost is $2 for a 2.5 hour ticket, and this station has self-serve ticket kiosks to purchase Go-To tap cards. None of the stops have gates, instead having tap stations nearby the entrances to indicate payment. We used this station to come/go to the airport and used it to take the Green line to go to St Paul as well. Most people will get off on the north platform (coming from St Paul or the Airport) and wait to board the train from the South Platform ( going either South or East). The train consistently ran every 10 minutes, and the digital display accurately showed which train and arrival times.

    Light rail station in downtown, Government Plaza is on Fifth Street between Third and Fourth…read moreAvenue. The platform is slightly elevated, but not excessively so. It is not an "island" platform, meaning that the train doors open on the right side rather than the left to a center platform. There are ticket vending machines available. Minneapolis Light Rail is a proof of purchase system - you must have a valid ticket available to present to a ticket inspector. Unlike nearby stations, auto traffic is not permitted through this section of Fifth Street.

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    Safe Ride Twin Cities

    1.0(1 review)
    6.6 mi

    I canceled an Uber for a 5 minute ride for this company when the driver advised to "hop in". The…read morevan contained 3 different groups all traveling to the same city. The driver never specified a charge. Upon drop off the driver stated "where's my $20!?" I gave the driver $20 and the driver and fellow passengers began yelling obscenities out of the window, including "next time you're in Prescott expect to wait several minutes". This is a truly unprofessional company, avoid at all costs!!!!

    From the owner: Safe Ride Twin Cities LLC provides specialized transportation for clients with disabilities, the…read moreelderly, and their families. Caring, friendly, and DHS approved drivers so we can meet the special needs of our clients. Anyone with MA can get transportation without paying out of pocket. We can bill other insurance companies with a waiver. We provide rides to all clients who do not need ramps and stretchers to get to their appointments. We accept all major credit cards along with other payment options like Paypal for clients that don't have insurance coverage. Patients with mobility-limitations and employing mobility devices to get to their destinations in a sitting or supine position. Wheelchair accessible vans are available 24/7 even on holidays. Our most recent addition to the company has been to provide shuttles to and from grocery stores, shopping, and entertainment. We work with other companies to meet the demand for transportation in groups - saving the customers money and allowing them to run errands together.

    Greyhound Bus Lines

    Greyhound Bus Lines

    1.4(40 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown Minneapolis

    Turn off , got to the terminal an hour before my bus ride , and I got off my car sharing taxi app…read more I waited an hour to board my bus so my gloves that I had more than five years where on the table , as soon it was time for me to board the bus I notice my right hand leather gloves was missing out my jacket was missing , thank god the bus didn't leave the station yet , I trace my footsteps in the terminal , you know it disappear like Casper the freindily ghost those was my favorite leather gloves , I cried when I realized I lost those right hand side leather gloves . I feel like it was ackward I see something and next minute I lose a pair in instance . The terminal must have bad omen vibes !( I asked the security guard he told me no , I asked the lady who was mopping the floor , she told me no , very akward station, The Bus driver he was Asian decent his English wasn't strong enough to ask him questions ( I'm just really depressed about the whole situation the worst Earthstrong trip ever ) !

    No customer service, my husband is still stuck in Minneapolis for two weeks and counting. They…read morekeep cancelling his ticket and refunding 10% of the ticket. Then we buy another ticket and hotel and food costs. At 2000.00 for a 300.00 bus ride. Just today when he went in to get a physical ticket the lady printed it for the wrong day instead of the one that is leaving in a hour and did it for Thursday. When he told her she just smirked. If he dies while in the -13 weather and we are out of money now. I will own Grey Hound. He only takes it because he hates to fly.

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    5.0(1 review)
    0.6 miNorth Loop

    Yes, I am Yelping a bridge! And a beautiful one at that; the Merriam St. Bridge has the great honor…read moreof crossing the mighty & historical Mississippi River. Where I come from, there is a handful (one hand) of awesome bridges and not many gushing rivers for them to cross. So, I kind of got excited to walk across this one and admire it's delicate yet strong construction. The Minnesota DOT said "The Merriam Bridge is a three-span, steel-girder bridge that carries Merriam Street across the east channel of the Mississippi River between Nicollet Island and the bank of the river in Minneapolis. The bridge incorporates one of the original Pratt through truss spans from the Broadway Bridge, which was demolished and replaced in 1987." However, now the truss is purely decorative: the Merriam Bridge is supported by a beam from underneath. Merriam Bridge was originally built by King Iron Bridge Company in 1887 as one of the four spans of the very fancy Broadway Avenue Bridge. When the Broadway Avenue Bridge was reconstructed in 1987, one span was preserved and moved to Nicollet Island. This opened up Nicollet Island and it's park lands, Pavilion and charming Nicollet Island Inn to greater usage and served as a connector to new Saint Anthony Main business and retail developments on the east bank. Thus, this pretty bridge served a great purpose and important role in the development of North Minneapolis. Merriam St. Bridge "contains substantial ornamentation including finials, portal cresting, and hexagonal cast iron builder plaques embossed with the date and designer of the bridge featured on each end. All these things were typical of 19th century urban bridges of that era. Few examples of these sorts of bridges remain today so "despite alteration, this span remains significant as a rare physical remnant of a 19th century urban metal truss bridge,"said a historic bridges website. As if further gilding of this lily was even necessary, nearby the Merriam Street Bridge, there was a large row of bountiful lilac trees in spectacular spring bloom on the Nicollet Island side in mid-May when I visited. How totally vintage it was to smell the old-fashioned lilacs while getting ready to cross this gorgeous old-fashioned bridge! 5 YELP STARS!

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    Lilacs in bloom by bridge.

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