MSP airport transportation to Roseville starts with choosing a ride service, shuttle, rental car or public transit connection at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. MSP has two terminals, and pickup locations and transit connections vary by terminal, so confirm your arrival point before choosing how to continue to Roseville.
- Airport: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, with Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- From the airport: Options include app-based rides, taxis, shuttles, rental cars, light rail and buses.
- Key transit detail: Terminal 1 has a Transit Center on Level 1 of the Silver ramp.
Where MSP is in relation to Roseville
MSP is the airport serving the Twin Cities, while Roseville is a separate city in the metro area. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; check which one your flight uses before arranging a pickup or following directions to transit.
If your plans also include getting oriented around the city, the Roseville city-center guide covers local orientation and getting around.
Ground transportation options at MSP
MSP offers several ways to leave the airport, including rideshares, taxis, van and shuttle services, car rentals, light rail and public buses. The airport also lists scheduled service from Jefferson Lines. Your choice may depend on your terminal and whether you want a direct ride or are comfortable checking transit connections.
At Terminal 1, app-based rides such as Uber and Lyft pick up on Level 2 of the Green parking ramp, above the Ground Transportation Center. Taxis are at the Ground Transportation Center, and van and shuttle services—including hotel and regional shuttles—pick up at its south end. Follow airport signs to the designated area.
Terminal 2 has its own arrangements. For app-based rides, check the airport signs for the current pickup location rather than relying on an older set of directions.
Rental-car counters are in different places by terminal. At Terminal 1, on-airport counters are on the ground level of the Silver Parking Ramp, reached by underground tram. At Terminal 2, counters are on the ground level of the Purple Ramp’s Ground Transportation Center, directly across from the terminal.
Planning the drive to Roseville
A rental car, taxi or arranged shuttle can take you onward from MSP toward Roseville. If you rent a car, first follow the signs for the rental-car facility at your terminal; then use current navigation for the drive.
The supplied airport details do not establish a single driving route or duration from MSP to Roseville, so allow your navigation service to account for your specific destination and conditions.
If your Roseville plans include the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Key Inn Roseville is about a 12-minute drive from the fairgrounds.
How do you check public transit from MSP to Roseville?
Check a current Metro Transit trip plan for your travel date and destination before relying on a bus or train connection to Roseville. The airport’s light rail and bus information can help you identify where to board, but the available route facts do not establish a complete airport-to-Roseville itinerary.
At Terminal 1, the light-rail station is below the Red and Blue parking ramps. At Terminal 2, it is next to the Orange Ramp and connects to the terminal by a skyway.
The airport says light rail between the terminals is free, runs around the clock, and arrives approximately every 15 minutes. Light rail between MSP and Mall of America or downtown Minneapolis operates daily from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Terminal 1’s Transit Center is on Level 1 of the Silver ramp. Metro Transit Route 54 serves that center and connects the airport with Mall of America, downtown St. Paul, Union Depot and Maplewood Mall. Use a current trip planner to see whether those connections suit your Roseville destination and travel time.
What to confirm before leaving the airport
Before you leave the terminal, confirm your pickup point, transit service and onward destination. Airport ground-transport locations and public-transit schedules can change, so check the official site before you go: use the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s MSP information for airport services and Metro Transit for current route and schedule details.
Match the pickup instructions to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, especially if someone is meeting you by car or rideshare.
For transit, check the full trip to your Roseville address rather than assuming a route serving a nearby Twin Cities destination will take you directly there. If you need a taxi at Terminal 1, the airport provides the taxi booth number, 612-726-5877.
FAQs
How many terminals does MSP have?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check your flight details so you follow the right pickup or transit directions.
Where do rideshares pick up at Terminal 1?
App-based rides pick up on Level 2 of the Green parking ramp, above the Ground Transportation Center.
Can you take light rail between the terminals?
Yes. The airport says light rail between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is free and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with trains approximately every 15 minutes.