Getting Around Minneapolis
Minneapolis and St. Paul are laid out on a grid, with streets running north-south and east-west. However, many downtown streets parallel the Mississippi River and run on a diagonal, and not all streets cross the river. Both downtowns have extensive skyway systems. Many St. Paul attractions can be reached on foot, but most of those in Minneapolis require wheels.
Mass Transit
Express fare on Metropolitan Transit Commission (tel. 612/349-7000) buses between Minneapolis and St. Paul during rush hour is $2. Within each city's central business district the fare is 50 cents. Outside the downtown area the fare is $1, $1.50 during peak hours (6-9 AM and 3:30-6:30 PM).
By Taxi
Taxi fare is $3.20 for the first mile and $1.30 for each additional mile. The largest taxi firms in St. Paul are Yellow (tel. 612/222-4433) and City Wide (tel. 612/489-1111); in Minneapolis, Blue and White (tel. 612/333-3333) and Yellow (tel. 612/824-4444). Town Taxi (tel. 612/331-8294) serves all suburbs.