Getting to Target Center
Minnesota Timberwolves · Minneapolis, MN
Target Center is in the Warehouse District at 600 1st Avenue North, and its driving guidance is written to end at a parking ramp rather than at the arena — from the west you can drive straight into Ramp A or B off I-394. Transit is the same two METRO lines that serve Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, plus a suburban shuttle.
Tips & Fan Reports
Target Center is right in downtown Minneapolis so there are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance regardless of weather. Check the bag policy on the Timberwolves website before you go.
The Blue and Green lines serve all three downtown Minneapolis venues in this data.
The Downtown Zone fare covers the trip in on Metro Transit.
From the west, I-394 east feeds directly into Ramp A or B — no surface streets at all.
SouthWest Transit's SW Shuttle runs from Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska for events.
Ways In
- Driving
- From the north, I-35W south to the Washington Ave exit then right on Washington. From the south, I-35W north to the downtown exits, follow the 5th Ave exit then left on N. 7th St. From the east, I-94 west to the 11th St exit, follow to Hennepin Ave, right, then left on 9th St and right on 2nd Ave N. From the west, I-394 east runs directly into Ramp A or Ramp B, or take I-94 east to the N. 4th St exit.
- Public Transit
- Target Center is reached on several Metro Transit bus lines and on the Blue and Green METRO lines serving downtown Minneapolis, using the Downtown Zone fare. The arena names no individual station or stop, so check metrotransit.org. SouthWest Transit also runs its SW Shuttle to events from Eden Prairie, Chanhassen and Chaska.
- Rideshare
- Uber/Lyft drop-off is on 1st Avenue North. Post-game surge is moderate. Walk a block toward Hennepin for faster pickup.
Minnesota Timberwolves Travel Gear
Clear bags, ponchos, and packable layers for getting to the gate.
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- Getting there
Target Center getting-here page on targetcenter.com
- Transit
Metro Transit fares: Local Bus / METRO $2 at all times for adults, good for 2.5 hours (Express Bus $2.50 off-peak, $3.25 rush). The Minneapolis Skyway is a public enclosed pedestrian walkway rather than a fare service, so it carries no fare
- Lodging
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