Light Rail to the Mall of America

It is easy to get to the Mall of America (MOA) from downtown Minneapolis by taking the light rail train. The Mall of America is located about 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis (in Bloomington, Minnesota).  A ride on the light rail is cheap, quick, and brings you directly to the east parking ramp at the Mall of America. 

What to Expect

Transit station Mall of America

All trains leaving downtown Minneapolis on the Hiawatha Line go to the Mall of America.  If you are going to the mall from the airport, you will take the same rail line. It will take about 30-40 minutes to travel from downtown to the Mall of America.  There are several points in downtown to catch the train, from Target Field to the Metrodome (Mall of America Field).  Click here for a schedule of pickup points on the Hiawatha Line. 

NOTE: Unlike metro buses, you must pay for light rail passes before boarding the train from one of the fare boxes located at each platform.      

Metro Transit Fare Ticket Box

Just the Basics

• Cost: $1.75 ($2.25 during rush hour)
• Time: 30-40 minutes
• Advice: If you are going to be in town for more than a couple of days, consider buying the 7 day unlimited "go pass" that you can use on all metro-area buses and trains