Getting There
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From I-94 East/West: Exit at 5th Street or 11th Avenue South and follow signs to U.S. Bank Stadium. From I-35W North/South: Exit at Washington Avenue and head east to the stadium area.
Details
From I-394: Merge onto I-94 East, exit at 5th Street. Game-day traffic is manageable on major routes, but downtown streets near the stadium close 2 hours before kickoff. Arrive early.
Public Transit
Directions
Metro Blue and Green Line light rail to US Bank Stadium station, right at the venue. $2 fare. Connects from Mall of America, MSP Airport, and St.
Details
Paul. Extra service on game days. Downtown Minneapolis skyway system provides enclosed walking routes.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft are widely available in the Twin Cities. Designated pickup/dropoff zones are on the east side of the stadium. From MSP airport, expect $20-30 and 15-20 minutes.
Details
From suburbs (Edina, Plymouth, Bloomington), expect $15-25. Post-game surge pricing is common. Walk to a downtown bar and wait 15 minutes.
Walking
Directions
From downtown Minneapolis hotels: 5-15 minutes. From the Warehouse District/North Loop: 10-15 minutes. From the Mill District: 5-10 minutes.
Details
The Minneapolis skyway system provides a climate-controlled path from many downtown buildings toward the stadium, essential in winter. From The Commons park: 2 minutes.
Travel
Overview
U.S. Bank Stadium sits in the Downtown East neighborhood of Minneapolis, connected to the city's extensive transit network and walkable downtown grid. The Metro Transit Blue Line light rail provides direct service to the stadium from the airport, Mall of America, and dozens of suburban stations, making it the single best transit-to-stadium connection in the NFL. Downtown Minneapolis hotels are within walking distance, and the city's skyway system provides climate-controlled indoor paths during harsh winter months. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is just 10 miles south with Blue Line rail taking 25 minutes directly to the stadium station.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“The Blue Line light rail is the best way to reach U.S. Bank Stadium, direct service from the airport, Mall of America, and suburban park-and-rides.”
“From MSP Airport, take the Blue Line directly to the stadium. It's 25 minutes, costs $2.50, and avoids all traffic.”
“Use the Minneapolis skyway system in winter. It provides climate-controlled indoor walking from downtown garages and hotels toward the stadium area.”
“Walk from your downtown hotel if possible, the stadium is in the heart of Minneapolis and most downtown hotels are within 15 minutes on foot.”
“Post-game, the Blue Line runs extra service to handle crowds. It's the fastest way out, no traffic, no surge pricing.”
“If driving, arrive 2 hours before kickoff. Downtown streets near the stadium close and parking lots fill early for popular games.”