Getting Around St. Paul

Saint Paul city is easily accessible from all points of the compass. Major highways (Interstate 94 and 35E) run through downtown Saint Paul, making it easily accessible from all parts of the state.

Saint Paul is a terrific walking city! The city streets are clearly marked, safe and tidy. The stunning architecture and historical wonders are best viewed on foot.

Many of Saint Paul's city blocks are conveniently connected on the second floors by five miles of award-winning skyway system. In case you're unfamiliar, a Skyway is an above ground, climate-controlled walkway that connects the buildings in both downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Skyway maps are located throughout the system and each walkway is color-coded to make navigating easy.

You can travel to any point in the Twin Cities on our Metro Transit Bus System. System maps are available at the Metro Transit Station in downtown Saint Paul on Minnesota Street as well as the Metro Transit Office in the skyway.

Whether you are attending an event at Xcel Energy Center, or dining in one of our many great restaurants, Saint Paul has an abundance of parking in the downtown area.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has earned a reputation as one of the safest, most convenient and efficiently run airports in the world. Located just 8-1/2 miles from downtown Saint Paul, more than 34 million travelers use the airport each year, and that number continues to grow. It is anticipated by the year 2010 that more than 40 million travelers will use MSP annually. An aggressive plan is in place for improving facilities to accommodate this growth. As a hub, the Twin Cities benefits from non-stop service to nearly 130 domestic destinations, nine Canadian cities, four European cities, two Asian cities and 10 destination in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. MSP offers more non-stop service than many other U.S. cities with larger populations. Northwest Airlines, the fourth largest airline in the United States, is headquartered in the Twin Cities. Along with Northwest, travelers have their choice of major domestic airlines including America West, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Trans World Airlines, United and US Airways. Airport Shuttle service is available in the Transportation Center at MSP in the Lindbergh Terminal building. Follow the signs located in the baggage claim area.

Taxis are readily available throughout the city, although it is often easiest to get a cab at one of our many hotels. You'll find Saint Paulites to be very friendly and any store, attraction or restaurant would be happy to contact a taxi company for you.