Airport Transfers
Private transfers from MSP Airport to downtown Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington and the Mall of America, and the Twin Cities suburbs, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
From either MSP terminal we take you to hotels in downtown Minneapolis and the North Loop, downtown Saint Paul, the University of Minnesota, Bloomington and the Mall of America, and homes across the Twin Cities suburbs.
MSP airport transfers start where your confirmation says: at Terminal 1 your driver meets you at baggage claim or at the Ground Transportation Center, and at Terminal 2 at the Ground Transport Center by the Purple Ramp. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price for the whole vehicle is agreed before you fly.
Choose a sedan for two, an SUV or a van for a family or group with luggage, and go door to door to your hotel, office, home or vacation rental anywhere in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the suburbs. Heading to Rochester, Duluth or the lakes up north? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Our MSP airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared hotel or regional shuttle that waits to fill up and stops along the way. It has room for suitcases, strollers and sports gear, and suits families, teams and conference groups heading downtown or to the Mall of America.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has two terminals about a mile apart and not connected inside the airport. Terminal 1 has Concourses A to G and handles Delta and most other airlines; Terminal 2 has the H gates and handles Sun Country, Southwest, Frontier and Icelandair. The free METRO Blue Line links them.
International passengers clear US immigration and customs before reaching the public area: at Concourse G in Terminal 1, coming out near Bag Claim 11, or in Terminal 2's own arrivals area. At Terminal 1, baggage claim is above the Tram Level, which leads to the Ground Transportation Center; at Terminal 2, the Ground Transport Center is on the ground level of the Purple Ramp.
Minnesota is on Central Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Entry to the US. International visitors need a valid passport and either an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or a US visa. Have the address where you are staying ready for the immigration officer.
Customs. Declare food, plants and animal products, and cash or monetary instruments over 10,000 US dollars, to US Customs and Border Protection.
Two separate terminals. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are different buildings with different roads, so give your airline and terminal when you book, for the pickup and for your ride back to the airport.
REAL ID for domestic flights. For a flight within the US, adults need a REAL ID-compliant license, a passport or another accepted ID at the security checkpoint.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At MSP
Terminal 1: Ground Transportation Center
From baggage claim, follow the signs down to the Tram Level and on to the Ground Transportation Center, where pre-arranged cars, limousines and shuttles pick up at the south end. Some drivers meet passengers in baggage claim first; your confirmation says where.
At MSP
Terminal 2: Purple Ramp
Pre-booked rides pick up at the Ground Transport Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp, directly across from the terminal.
At MSP
Check your terminal
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate buildings about a mile apart, so make sure your booking names the terminal your airline uses.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
MSP Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel MSP
From where you're staying back to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
Round trip
MSP Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
ESTA or visa
Visitors need a valid passport and either an approved ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or a US visa.
Customs declaration
Declare food, plants and animal products to US Customs and Border Protection on arrival.
Two terminals
Check whether your airline uses Terminal 1 or Terminal 2; they are separate buildings linked by the free Blue Line.
Ride offers
Use the official taxi stand, the ride-app zones or your pre-booked driver, not people offering rides in the terminal.
Local time
Minnesota is on Central Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the meeting point in your confirmation: at Terminal 1, at baggage claim or the Ground Transportation Center one level below it, and at Terminal 2, at the Ground Transport Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp.
MSP sits between the two cities, about 10 miles (16 km) from downtown Minneapolis and 8 to 10 miles from downtown Saint Paul. Either drive usually takes 20 to 25 minutes outside rush hour, and longer in heavy traffic or snow.
Yes. We drive to hotels downtown, in the North Loop and near U.S. Bank Stadium and the Minneapolis Convention Center, and to the University of Minnesota campus.
Yes. We drive to hotels and homes in downtown Saint Paul, near the Xcel Energy Center and the State Capitol, and across the city's neighborhoods.
Yes. The Mall of America and the hotels around it in Bloomington are close to the airport, and we drive door to door to them.
Rochester, Duluth and the lake country are well outside the Twin Cities. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
The one your airline uses. Delta, American, United, Alaska and most international airlines use Terminal 1; Sun Country, Southwest, Frontier and Icelandair use Terminal 2. Your ticket or airline app shows it.
Yes. Give the full street address and any gate, building or unit details, and your driver goes door to door to rentals and homes in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the suburbs.
Yes. Transfers can be booked for late arrivals and early departures; give your exact flight time when you book so the pickup is set for it.
There is no need. Your driver is confirmed before you land; use only the official taxi stand, the ride-app zones or the driver named in your confirmation, and check the company name before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your airline, terminal and departure time, so the pickup leaves time for check-in and security.
For flights within the US, adults need a REAL ID-compliant license, a passport or another accepted ID at security. International travelers use their passport.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer booking site that books rides from MSP; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our MSP airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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