Downtown Minneapolis has a multitude of outstanding attractions, events, tours, shopping, restaurants and live entertainment within walking distance of the convention center. Others are easily accessible by bus, light-rail, and cab.
Metro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike.
Plan your trip with the online ground transportation planning tool – Trip Planner
By Plane
Minneapolis is about a 2.5-hour flight from most major U.S. cities. It is a hub of one of the largest airlines- Delta Air Lines - and one of the top 30 busiest airports in the world.
For more information, visit the Minneapolis/St.Paul Airport website
Supershuttle offers discouted rates for conference attendees to travel to and from the airport.
By Bus
Downtown Minneapolis is accessible using Greyhound bus service.
Greyhound Station
950 Hawthorne Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Telephone Numbers
Main: (612) 371-3325
Baggage: (612) 371-3337
» Greyhound information and reservations
Downtown Minneapolis is also accessible using the Megabus.
» Megabus information and reservations
By Car
The convention center and hotels are conveniently located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. There is parking right at the hotels or at several downtown lots.
Getting Around Town
The conference hotel is within walking distance of many attractions, restaurants and entertainment options.
Look for buses marked "Free Ride" and pay no fare when boarding along Nicollet Mall. You'll have an easy ride between the Convention Center and the Hiawatha Light-Rail line. Your ride is green, too -- only hybrid buses operate on Nicollet Mall!
Free Ride buses are available every day from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and run every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15-30 minutes on weekends. Pay just 50 cents if you ride within the Downtown Zone on any other bus along Nicollet Mall.
» More information on the Free Ride buses
Take advantage of our fast, quiet light-rail service, with 19 stops between the Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis. The Hiawatha Light Rail line is a great option for fast, economical transportation from the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport to downtown Minneapolis.
For quick and easy access to the conference, catch the light rail at either airport terminal and get off at the Nicollet Mall station. From the station, catch the “Free Ride” bus that runs up and down Nicollet Mall, getting off at the Convention Center.