Transportation Resources

Navigating Transit
While Metro Transit might seem a bit complex at first, the system is actually quite user-friendly once you understand the essentials. To find your way around, Google and Apple Maps offer reliable transit directions, and Metro Transit provides a helpful Trip Planner on their website alongside schedules posted at various stops. However, for the most accurate, real-time information on bus and train locations, the app simply called “Transit” is the most effective tool for navigating the city smoothly. A standard fare for all regular routes is $2, and riders can pay using cash, the Metro Transit app, or a dedicated transit card. These cards are free and can be obtained by ordering one through the Metro Transit website to be mailed to your home or by visiting the Metro Transit Store in downtown Minneapolis at 719 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402. Once you have a card, you can add funds online or at any light rail or bus rapid transit station in the Seward neighborhood, the Franklin Ave light rail station is the most convenient spot for this.

Route 2 is a high-frequency transit staple in Minneapolis, running every 10–15 minutes throughout the day. Starting in the Wedge, the bus travels along Franklin Avenue from Hennepin before turning onto 26th Ave and heading up Riverside Avenue through Cedar-Riverside. From there, it turns onto Washington Avenue to cut through the University of Minnesota, continues onto University and 4th Streets, and then heads up 10th Avenue toward Marcy-Holmes. After a final stretch on 8th Street, the route concludes on Hennepin Avenue in Saint Anthony Main.
Along this path, the bus serves the neighborhoods of the Wedge, Whittier, Stevens Square, Ventura Village, Seward, Cedar-Riverside, Dinkytown, and Marcy-Holmes. It provides easy access to essential destinations like Eat Street, the Indigenous Cultural Corridor, Aldi, Augsburg University, the University of Minnesota, and the U of M Hospital. While A Bar of Their Own is a standout favorite neighborhood restaurant along the corridor, Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream and Coffee remains the top pick for a non-neighborhood treat on this route.

Route 7 runs half-hourly from morning through evening, serving as a key connector between the southern suburbs and the Northside. Starting on East 66th Avenue in Richfield, the bus travels northwest toward 58th Street and 28th Avenue before heading north along 34th Avenue. It then shifts east on 46th Street to provide a vital light rail connection, continues north on Minnehaha and 26th Avenues, and passes through the heart of Cedar-Riverside via Riverside and Cedar Avenues. After merging onto Washington Avenue, the route cuts through downtown and concludes at Theodore Wirth Park via Plymouth Avenue.
Along this path, the bus serves the city of Richfield and a long list of neighborhoods, including Wenonah, Hiawatha, Longfellow, Seward, Downtown, and Willard-Hay. It provides easy access to destinations like Taft Park, the Minnehaha Avenue shopping district, the Hi-Lake Shopping Center, and the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery. While Code Blu is a beloved neighborhood staple, Oasis Mediterranean Grill stands out as a top pick for a meal along the wider corridor.

Route 9 provides half-hourly service throughout the day, linking the light rail at 46th Street to the western suburbs. From the 46th Street station, the bus winds through South Minneapolis via Minnehaha, 42nd Avenue, and 36th Avenue before heading west on Franklin Avenue. The route then pushes through downtown via Portland and 8th Street, continuing west through the hills of Bryn Mawr and St. Louis Park. After navigating a series of turns through Park Place Boulevard and Cedar Lake Road, the route reaches its terminus on Greenbrier Road in Minnetonka.
This route serves a diverse range of neighborhoods, including Ericsson, Cooper, Ventura Village, Elliot Park, and Harrison, as well as the cities of St. Louis Park and Minnetonka. Passengers can easily reach Hiawatha Elementary, United Noodles, the Indigenous Cultural Corridor, and the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. Coastal Seafoods is the go-to neighborhood favorite for locals, while the Hen House Eatery remains the standout destination for a meal along the full length of the route.

Route 22 begins at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, providing essential north-south connectivity across the city and is a high frequency route running every 15 minutes most of the day. The route travels through South Minneapolis via 58th Street and 28th Avenue to connect with the light rail, then heads north along the full length of Cedar Avenue. After transitioning through downtown via Washington Avenue and 7th Street, the bus embarks on a long stretch up North Lyndale Avenue. It concludes its journey by winding through the Camden neighborhood and finishing at the Brooklyn Center transit center.
Along its extensive path, the bus serves neighborhoods from Minnehaha and Powderhorn in the south to Hawthorne and Camden in the north, eventually reaching Brooklyn Center. Key destinations include Lake Nokomis, the Lake Street business corridor, Target Field, and Fairview Park. While Shewa Grocery and Deli is a cherished neighborhood favorite, Mercado Central is the must-visit standout destination along this corridor.

Route 67 is a half-hourly route that acts as a vital bridge between the two Twin Cities. Starting in Minneapolis at the Franklin Avenue light rail station, the bus travels east along Franklin and University Avenues before crossing into Saint Paul. It navigates through the Midway and Frogtown areas via Fairview, Minnehaha, and Thomas Avenues, eventually turning toward the State Capitol via Rice Street. The route winds through the heart of downtown Saint Paul before concluding its journey at the historic Union Depot.
This route serves the Minneapolis neighborhoods of Seward and Prospect Park alongside Saint Paul’s Saint Anthony Park, Hamline-Midway, and Thomas Dale. It provides access to Hamline University, the HmongTown Marketplace, and the bustling business corridors of Franklin and University Avenues. The Seward Co-op Cafe is the top choice for a neighborhood bite, while the Dubliner Pub is the definitive favorite for those traveling the line.

The Blue Line is a premiere light rail corridor starting at the Mall of America and heading north through Bloomington and Minneapolis. After serving the airport, the train follows the Hiawatha Avenue alignment, providing a high-speed link to downtown Minneapolis. Once downtown, it travels along 4th and 5th Streets, passing through the stadium district and the heart of the business core before ending its run at Target Field.
This line serves the city of Bloomington and a string of South Minneapolis neighborhoods, including Standish, Corcoran, and Cedar-Riverside, as well as the North Loop. It offers direct access to major hubs like Minnehaha Park, U.S. Bank Stadium, and the Nicollet Mall. While the soon-to-open Cairo Grill is a highly anticipated neighborhood addition, The Oceanaire Seafood Room remains the longtime favorite destination along the line.