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Duluth · St. Louis County · Northern Minnesota

Need a taxi in Duluth, Minnesota?

Airport transportation, hotel pickups, college travel, historic attractions, rural long-distance rides and private hourly drivers — all through one prearranged transportation service.

From Duluth's Lake Superior waterfront to Hibbing, Virginia, Ely and the Iron Range, Taxi Minnesota reviews transportation requests across eligible St. Louis County communities.

Visiting for just a few hours? Reserve an hourly driver who can wait during your approved visit and take you back when you're finished.

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Duluth waterfront photograph: Bspor.88 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
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Duluth Passenger Transportation

Transportation for the journey you're actually taking.

Whether you're arriving for a Lake Superior vacation or arranging transportation from an Iron Range community, the right reservation depends on the purpose of your trip.

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Airport & Flight Connections

Prearranged eligible pickups from Duluth International Airport, connections to MSP Airport and regional Minnesota travel. Provide flight details in advance.

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SERVICE 02

Private Hourly Travel

Want to spend an afternoon exploring Duluth? Reserve a driver for travel, approved waiting and your planned return journey.

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SERVICE 03

Iron Range & Long Distance

Transportation from eligible pickups in Hibbing, Virginia, Eveleth, Mountain Iron, Ely and smaller northern communities.

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Private Hourly Transportation

Visiting Duluth for a few hours? Your driver can wait.

Maybe you're visiting Glensheen. Maybe you want lunch at Canal Park, time to photograph the Aerial Lift Bridge, or an afternoon at a museum.

Rather than booking separate rides and hoping another driver is available, request private hourly transportation with waiting and an approved return destination.

The minimum hourly reservation is two hours. Your booking must include enough time for outbound travel, waiting and the return trip. Longer distances require a longer reservation.

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Pickup Your driver meets you at the confirmed, eligible location.
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Enjoy Your Visit Explore a museum, attraction, restaurant or personal destination.
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Driver Remains Assigned The driver waits at a permitted location during approved paid time.
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Return Transportation Travel to your preapproved return destination.
The History of Duluth, Minnesota

From Indigenous waterways to one of America's great inland ports.

Duluth stands at the western end of Lake Superior near the mouth of the St. Louis River. Long before the modern port, the area was part of the homelands and waterways of Ojibwe people and earlier Indigenous communities.

The lake and river provided important routes for fishing, commerce and travel. European fur traders later used those waterways to connect distant markets.

Duluth's industrial growth accelerated during the nineteenth century as rail transportation reached the lake. The first train arrived in 1870, and construction of the Duluth Ship Canal in 1871 created a major shipping passage.

Lumber, grain, coal and iron ore shaped the growing waterfront. Ore mined from Minnesota's Iron Range was transported by rail to the port and shipped across the Great Lakes.

The Aerial Lift Bridge, first constructed as a transporter bridge in 1905, became one of Duluth's most recognizable landmarks. It later became the vertical lift bridge visitors know today.

Modern Duluth combines maritime history, universities, health care, outdoor recreation and tourism with its longstanding shipping and industrial role.

1870

Rail service helps connect Duluth with markets beyond Lake Superior.

1871

The Duluth Ship Canal opens, changing the city's waterfront permanently.

1892

Mesabi Range iron ore reaches the Duluth-Superior harbor by railroad.

1905

Duluth's original Aerial Ferry Bridge begins operation.

Explore the history in person: A visit to the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Lake Superior Railroad Museum or Glensheen can help connect Duluth's industrial and cultural history with actual places. Arrange admission independently.
St. Louis County History

More than Duluth. The story of Minnesota's Iron Range and Northwoods.

St. Louis County was established in 1856 and named for the St. Louis River. Its immense territory includes major sections of the Mesabi Iron Range, forestlands, lakes and northern wilderness.

Ojibwe communities, including the Bois Forte and Fond du Lac Bands, maintain enduring cultural and historical ties to the region.

Mining transformed the county during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Workers and families arrived from many parts of the world, helping establish the communities and labor traditions that define the Iron Range.

Forestry, transportation, tourism, education and health care continue to play important roles alongside mining.

Hibbing — The Town That Moved

Hibbing was founded in 1893 by Frank Hibbing. As nearby iron mining expanded, large portions of the original town were physically moved to a new location. Hibbing also became associated with early Greyhound bus history and the childhood of musician Bob Dylan. The Hull–Rust–Mahoning mine viewpoint helps visitors appreciate the region's industrial scale.

Virginia — Iron Range Commerce

Virginia developed as an important mining, rail and commercial center of the Mesabi Iron Range. Its history reflects the lives of immigrant workers, families, timber industries and the changing economy of northeastern Minnesota. The Virginia Area Historical Society preserves local community stories.

Ely — From Mines to Wilderness Tourism

Ely's early development depended on iron mining, railroads and timber. Today it is widely known as a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, as well as the location of the International Wolf Center and North American Bear Center. Outdoor visitors travel to Ely throughout the year.

Eveleth — Hockey Heritage

Mining shaped Eveleth's development, while ice hockey became a defining part of the city's identity. The United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum preserves stories of American hockey, athletes and teams.

Chisholm — Immigrant and Mining History

Chisholm grew during the Iron Range mining era. Minnesota Discovery Center explores mining, immigration, labor history, geology and the experiences of the communities that developed around the mines.

Tower & Soudan — Underground Mining

The Soudan Underground Mine represents one of Minnesota's earliest major iron-ore mining operations. The historic mine and nearby Lake Vermilion preserve an important chapter of northern Minnesota industry. Tour access is seasonal.

College Transportation in St. Louis County

Major universities and campuses deserve major transportation coverage.

Duluth is an important educational center in northern Minnesota. Students, families, faculty, visiting professionals and conference guests travel to its colleges throughout the academic year. The county also has Minnesota North College locations on the Iron Range.

University of Minnesota Duluth

1049 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812

UMD is a major public university with undergraduate, graduate, business, engineering, education, health and other academic programs.

Transportation requests include campus tours, move-in, graduation, residence halls, visiting families and airport connections.

University transportation Student travel MSP / DLH connections

The College of St. Scholastica

1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

This private Benedictine college has a long Duluth history and offers undergraduate and graduate programs.

Arrange eligible trips for students, campus events, visitors and long-distance travel.

Higher education Family visits

Lake Superior College

2101 Trinity Road
Duluth, MN 55811

A public community and technical college offering career training, transfer education and other programs.

Eligible campus trips may include student appointments, workforce education and regional transportation.

Technical education Campus pickups

Minnesota North College — Vermilion

1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731

The Vermilion campus supports college education in Ely, including outdoor and natural resource-related programs.

Requests may involve residence-hall move-in, student travel, academic programs and longer trips to major airports.

Ely college transportation Long-distance
Campus pickup rule: Provide the exact residence hall, event building or authorized visitor pickup point. Taxi Minnesota is not operated by or affiliated with these colleges.
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Visit St. Louis County

Discover the waterfront, Iron Range and northern wilderness.

Choose a part of the county to explore major attractions and useful passenger destination addresses. Your transportation reservation is booked separately from attraction tickets.

Duluth, Lake Superior and Historic Attractions

Plan a short city sightseeing outing, visit a museum, watch ships enter the harbor, or arrange an hourly driver for several approved stops.

Aerial Lift Bridge

601 South Lake Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802

Duluth's iconic working lift bridge and harbor landmark.

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

600 Canal Park Drive
Duluth, MN 55802

Great Lakes shipping and maritime history.

Glensheen Mansion

3300 London Road
Duluth, MN 55804

Historic Congdon family estate and museum.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum

506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802

Railway history and historic equipment.

Enger Park & Tower

1601 Enger Tower Drive
Duluth, MN 55806

Scenic overlook of Duluth and the harbor.

DECC & Duluth Entertainment

350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802

Concerts, conventions, events and exhibitions.

Visitor reminder: Attractions, museums and resorts operate independently. Confirm current opening hours, admission, permits and public access before making your transportation reservation.
Airport, Hotel & Ground Transportation

Getting to Duluth is one thing. Getting where you need to go is another.

Airport arrivals, intercity bus stops, waterfront hotels and event destinations each have different pickup requirements. Provide an exact passenger meeting point when submitting a request.

Duluth International Airport (DLH)

4701 Grinden Drive
Duluth, MN 55811

Taxi Minnesota reviews eligible airport-origin and airport-bound passenger transportation. Provide airline, flight number, arrival time and final destination.

Longer-distance airport trips may connect Duluth with the Iron Range, Ely, Grand Rapids or other eligible Minnesota locations.

Duluth Transportation Center

228 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802

The Duluth Transit Authority operates the downtown transit hub. Jefferson Lines also uses the Duluth Transportation Center for scheduled intercity service.

If your bus arrives here and your destination is outside downtown Duluth, plan onward transportation before you travel.

Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park

310 Canal Park Drive
Duluth, MN 55802

A recognizable waterfront hotel for college families, visitors and business travel. Provide the exact approved guest pickup location.

Pier B Resort Hotel

800 West Railroad Street
Duluth, MN 55802

Harborfront lodging near downtown destinations, event venues and the Bayfront area.

Park Point Marina Inn

1033 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802

Located on Park Point, with marina access and views of Duluth Harbor. Bridge openings and traffic may affect travel times.

Hampton Inn Hibbing

4225 Ninth Avenue West
Hibbing, MN 55746

An Iron Range lodging destination for business travelers and tourists visiting mining communities.

Essentia Health & Regional Hospitals

Duluth serves as an important health-care center for northeastern Minnesota. Eligible patients and visitors may request ordinary non-emergency passenger travel.

Taxi Minnesota is not an ambulance or medical transportation provider and does not offer wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles.

MSP Airport and Twin Cities Connections

Eligible Minnesota-origin trips may be requested from St. Louis County to MSP Airport or other Twin Cities drop-off destinations.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul city limits are drop-off only. Taxi Minnesota does not accept passenger pickups within those cities.

Winter planning: Duluth and the Iron Range can experience lake-effect snow, heavy icing, drifting, highway closures and severe storms. Add extra time for flights, scheduled buses, events and rural highway transportation. Never assume guaranteed arrival during dangerous road conditions.
Real Reasons People Need Transportation

Visiting Duluth, traveling for work, or stranded far from home?

Visit Glensheen for a Few Hours

Have your driver take you to the historic estate, wait during an approved paid reservation and return you to your hotel or another agreed destination.

Airport to the Iron Range

Your flight arrives at DLH, but your destination is Hibbing, Virginia or another northern Minnesota community. Prearrange onward travel.

College Move-In or Graduation

Arrange transportation for students and families traveling to UMD, St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College or approved regional campuses.

Arriving at the Bus Station

Your Jefferson Lines bus arrives in Duluth, but your next destination is an outlying community. Arrange the next ride before stepping off the bus.

Your Car Won't Start

Your vehicle is parked at a hotel, public lot or park-and-ride and a jump-start did not help. Request passenger transportation from a safe meeting location.

Boundary Waters Gateway Travel

Request eligible transportation toward Ely or an accessible outfitter meeting point. Wilderness entry permits, watercraft and trail access are separate arrangements.

Hotel to a Wedding or Event

Arrange travel between a hotel and a rural event venue, including an approved waiting period or scheduled return.

Mining or Manufacturing Business

Contractors and business travelers may request transportation to authorized visitor entrances in Iron Range communities.

Rideshare Drop-Off, No Ride Back

Uber or Lyft drops you at an unfamiliar location, but return drivers are unavailable. Submit your exact pickup address for review.

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Plan Your Private Journey

A couple of hours in Duluth or a full day exploring the Range?

Your itinerary should account for travel time, attractions, waiting and return transportation.

Hourly service has a two-hour minimum, but trips across a county this large often require significantly more time.

Select a sample trip below and submit your actual itinerary through the reservation center.

Build a Sample Itinerary

Duluth Waterfront Half-Day

Consider Canal Park, the Maritime Visitor Center and an approved additional Duluth stop, including your return transportation.

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Examples are not live booking results. Actual stop combinations depend on distances, road conditions, site access and approved reservation duration.

St. Louis County Service Coverage

Duluth is the largest city. The smaller communities matter too.

St. Louis County contains 27 incorporated cities, 73 organized townships, numerous unorganized townships and rural communities. Taxi Minnesota reviews eligible pickup requests across Minnesota locations, subject to driver availability, access and acceptance.

Aurora
Babbitt
Biwabik
Brookston
Buhl
Chisholm
Cook
Duluth
Ely
Eveleth
Floodwood
Gilbert
Hermantown
Hibbing
Hoyt Lakes
Iron Junction
Kinney
Leonidas
McKinley
Meadowlands
Mountain Iron
Orr
Proctor
Rice Lake
Tower
Virginia
Winton
View All 73 Organized St. Louis County Townships
Alango Township Alborn Township Alden Township Angora Township Arrowhead Township Ault Township Balkan Township Bassett Township Beatty Township Biwabik Township Breitung Township Brevator Township Camp 5 Township Canosia Township Cedar Valley Township Cherry Township Clinton Township Colvin Township Cotton Township Crane Lake Township Culver Township Duluth Township Eagles Nest Township Ellsburg Township Elmer Township Embarrass Township Fairbanks Township Fayal Township Field Township Fine Lakes Township Floodwood Township Fredenberg Township French Township Gnesen Township Grand Lake Township Great Scott Township Greenwood Township Halden Township Industrial Township Kabetogama Township Kelsey Township Kugler Township Lakewood Township Lavell Township Leiding Township Linden Grove Township McDavitt Township Meadowlands Township Midway Township Morcom Township Morse Township Ness Township New Independence Township Normanna Township North Star Township Northland Township Owens Township Pequaywan Township Pike Township Portage Township Prairie Lake Township Sandy Township Solway Township Stoney Brook Township Sturgeon Township Toivola Township Van Buren Township Vermilion Lake Township Waasa Township White Township Willow Valley Township Wuori Township
View Rural Settlements, Unincorporated Communities and Other Local Place Names

Additional names associated with the county include Alborn, Angora, Ash Lake, Bassett, Bear River, Bengal, Brimson, Britt, Burnett, Burntside, Buyck, Canyon, Celina, Central Lakes, Cherry, Clover Valley, Cotton, Crane Lake, Culver, Cusson, Eldes Corner, Elmer, Embarrass, Fairbanks, Florenton, Forbes, Four Corners, French River, Gheen, Gheen Corner, Glendale, Gowan, Greaney, Idington, Independence, Island Lake, Kabetogama, Keenan, Kelsey, Linden Grove, Makinen, Markham, McComber, Meadow Brook, Melrude, Munger, Palmers, Palo, Payne, Peary, Petrel, Peyla, Pineville, Prosit, Ramshaw, Robinson, Rollins, Saginaw, Sax, Shaw, Sherman Corner, Side Lake, Silica, Simar, Skibo, Sturgeon, Taft, Toivola, Twig, Vermilion Dam, Wakemup, Whiteface, Wolf and Zim.

Soudan, Nett Lake and Mahnomen are census-designated communities. The county also has numerous named and numbered unorganized territories.

Some place names are historical or do not correspond to a current postal pickup address. Exact street addresses and municipal eligibility are required.

Countywide does not mean immediate: St. Louis County is geographically enormous. Driver positioning, road distance and safe access vary considerably. Online reservations are required for service review.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Booking transportation in Duluth and St. Louis County.

Can I reserve a taxi in Duluth?

Taxi Minnesota reviews prearranged passenger transportation requests from eligible Duluth pickup locations. Availability, payment and reservation acceptance are required.

Can I hire a driver to wait while I visit a museum?

Yes. Private hourly service may include approved waiting and return transportation. The minimum hourly reservation is two hours. Your total booking must cover all driving, stops and waiting.

Do you provide Duluth airport transportation?

Eligible airport pickup and drop-off requests may be submitted online. Provide the flight number, date, passenger count and exact destination.

Do you serve Hibbing, Virginia and Ely?

Taxi Minnesota reviews eligible transportation requests from these communities and other St. Louis County areas. Longer trips and rural pickups require sufficient advance planning.

Can I arrange a ride to UMD or St. Scholastica?

Yes. Eligible campus transportation requests may include students, families, events and long-distance travel. Provide an authorized campus pickup or drop-off location.

Is Taxi Minnesota available 24 hours?

Taxi Minnesota advertises 24-hour prearranged transportation, subject to driver availability, booking acceptance, scheduling requirements and payment. A vehicle is not guaranteed to be waiting in every city.

Can you pick me up in Superior, Wisconsin?

No. Taxi Minnesota provides pickups only from eligible Minnesota locations. This page does not advertise Wisconsin pickups. A Minnesota-origin drop-off outside the state may be reviewed where lawful.

Do you provide wheelchair-accessible service?

Taxi Minnesota does not provide wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles. Passengers needing such equipment should arrange service with an appropriately equipped provider. Service animals are welcome.

Can I get an hourly price by email?

No. Transportation quotations are requested through the website's online reservation process. Include pickup and return addresses, total hours, passenger count and requested vehicle class.

Duluth & St. Louis County

Explore the Northland. We'll handle the transportation.

Visiting Duluth for a few hours? Traveling to the Iron Range? Need an airport ride, a college pickup or a private driver who waits and brings you home?

Submit your trip through Taxi Minnesota's online reservation center. Provide enough information for the company to review the full journey.

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Include Your Travel Details

  • Pickup city and exact address
  • Destination and planned stops
  • Travel date and pickup time
  • Passenger count and luggage
  • Preferred vehicle class
  • Desired hourly duration
  • Requested waiting and return time
  • Airport, campus or event details
  • Road and rural access information

Electronic payment is required before Minnesota dispatch. A reservation is confirmed only after acceptance and the required payment.

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Regional History and Visitor Resources

Historical and visitor information can be researched further through St. Louis County , Visit Duluth , Duluth Seaway Port Authority , Iron Range Tourism , Minnesota Discovery Center and Minnesota DNR .

These organizations are independent sources of information. Their inclusion does not imply affiliation with Taxi Minnesota. Verify attraction access and operating conditions independently.

Taxi Minnesota operates under the name Taxi Minnesota in Minnesota. We do not use another transportation company name to identify our service. All trips are prearranged and subject to eligible Minnesota pickup locations, availability, booking acceptance, payment and company terms.