Eligible Minnesota Origin → Minneapolis
Prearranged transportation from an accepted Minnesota pickup address outside Minneapolis to a confirmed city destination.
Looking for places to visit in Minneapolis? Planning a Minnesota Vikings game, Target Center concert, museum visit, university appointment, business meeting, doctor visit or treatment admission?
Taxi Minnesota connects eligible Minnesota pickup communities outside Minneapolis with the state's largest city. This guide brings together the destinations, addresses and transportation options travelers may need before and during a visit.
After arriving in Minneapolis, independently use Uber, Lyft, Metro Transit or another authorized local transportation provider for short trips around the city.
Already stranded in Minneapolis and need to travel two or three hours back to a rural Minnesota town? Arrange a confirmed eligible pickup outside Minneapolis, then independently travel to that meeting point.
Want to attend an event or appointment and have your original driver take you home? Request an approved continuous hourly trip including waiting and return.
24-hour prearranged service · Eligible Minnesota origins only · Electronic payment before dispatch · Two-hour hourly minimum
Taxi Minnesota focuses on longer-distance regional travel, particularly from areas where local rideshare coverage may be limited or inconsistent.
Travelers may need an approved trip into the city for an appointment, concert, business engagement, hotel stay, medical visit, treatment admission or attraction.
Prearranged transportation from an accepted Minnesota pickup address outside Minneapolis to a confirmed city destination.
Once in Minneapolis, use authorized independent transportation providers for short trips between hotels, attractions and local businesses.
For a new trip when you're already in Minneapolis, arrange an approved pickup outside city limits and reach it independently.
Suppose you're traveling from Lake City, St. Cloud, Marshall or another eligible Minnesota town for a Minneapolis weekend.
Taxi Minnesota handles the approved long-distance trip. After checking into your hotel, you may use an independently booked Uber for a restaurant, museum, theater or other local destination.
Provide your eligible Minnesota pickup address and confirmed Minneapolis destination.
Complete your long-distance journey at the accepted destination address.
Use the provider's app for local travel. Availability and fares are controlled by Uber.
Minneapolis visitors can independently combine local rideshare, public buses, light rail and licensed local cab companies.
A potential local option for traveling from your downtown hotel to dinner, entertainment or another city destination.
Public transit links several Minneapolis neighborhoods, stadiums, university areas and neighboring cities.
Metro Transit Information →Other transportation companies operate under their own names, licenses and arrangements. They are not affiliated with Taxi Minnesota.
Maybe Greyhound dropped you downtown, your concert finished late, your hotel stay has ended, or you cannot find a local driver willing to take a long trip to rural Minnesota.
Arrange an accepted Taxi Minnesota pickup outside Minneapolis city limits. Then independently use Uber, Lyft or transit to reach the confirmed meeting point.
Provide your destination and proposed eligible out-of-city pickup address.
Receive the exact approved pickup location, trip acceptance and payment requirements.
Reach the accepted pickup point using another provider, then meet the assigned Taxi Minnesota driver.
These addresses are geographic reference points in other municipalities. They are not designated Taxi Minnesota pickup locations unless the exact meeting point is approved.
Major destination with rideshare loading areas, transit connections and the METRO Blue Line.
60 East BroadwayCommercial district with shops, restaurants and offices outside Minneapolis city limits.
1621 West End BoulevardRegional commuter bus and park-and-ride facility. Commercial passenger loading must follow station rules.
12350 Main Street NTaxi Minnesota evaluates transportation requests originating in eligible Minnesota communities. The following regions illustrate statewide long-distance search areas.
St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, St. Joseph, Cold Spring, Albany, Melrose, Sauk Centre and Paynesville.
Hinckley, Sandstone, Pine City, Rush City, Mora, Cambridge, Isanti and North Branch.
Duluth, Cloquet, Moose Lake, Two Harbors, Hibbing, Virginia and Grand Rapids.
Rochester, Lake City, Wabasha, Winona, Red Wing, Zumbrota, Austin, Owatonna and Albert Lea.
Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, New Ulm, Waseca, Fairmont, Blue Earth and St. James.
Marshall, Luverne, Worthington, Pipestone, Tracy, Windom, Slayton and Redwood Falls.
Alexandria, Glenwood, Willmar, Fergus Falls, Morris, Benson, Montevideo and Perham.
Bemidji, Brainerd, Baxter, Walker, Park Rapids, Nisswa, Wadena and Detroit Lakes.
Stillwater, Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Lake Elmo, Scandia, Taylors Falls and Forest Lake.
Elk River, Big Lake, Becker, Zimmerman, Monticello, Buffalo, Rogers and Maple Grove.
Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, Jordan, Belle Plaine, Chaska and Chanhassen.
Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota visitors must independently arrive at an eligible Minnesota pickup location before requesting service.
Fans travel from towns throughout Minnesota to watch major professional sports in Minneapolis. The return trip is an important part of event transportation planning.
Are you going to a Minnesota Vikings game from St. Cloud, Rochester, Duluth, Mankato or another eligible Minnesota town?
Request a prearranged incoming trip. If you want your original driver to wait and bring you home, include that in a continuous hourly reservation.
Target Center hosts Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx basketball, major concerts, comedy and other entertainment.
Visitors may request eligible long-distance transportation into Minneapolis, local independent onward travel, or an accepted continuous hourly return itinerary.
Target Field is home to the Minnesota Twins and also hosts selected special events.
Plan transportation from an eligible Minnesota origin before the game.
Plan Twins Transportation →University sporting events, graduation ceremonies and campus gatherings attract students, families and visitors.
Specify the exact venue and event address when requesting a trip.
Plan University Event Travel →The following venues attract visitors for national tours, local performances and special events.
Major touring artists and special entertainment.
500 South 6th StreetFamous music venue strongly associated with Prince and Minneapolis music history.
701 First Avenue NLive music space associated with First Avenue.
701 First Avenue NLive music and touring performers.
318 First Avenue NNationally touring musical productions and stage shows.
910 Hennepin AvenueConcerts, theater and entertainment.
805 Hennepin AvenueHistoric Minneapolis performance venue.
710 Hennepin AvenueTheatrical productions and Mississippi River architecture.
818 South 2nd StreetMusic performances with restaurant service.
1010 Nicollet MallThese recognizable destinations provide research information and street addresses that may help travelers plan a visit.
Vikings games and large stadium events.
401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415Timberwolves, Lynx and concerts.
600 First Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55403Twins baseball and selected events.
1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403Minneapolis music history and concerts.
701 First Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55403Smaller concert venue.
701 First Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55403Touring performers and live entertainment.
500 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415Live music and national tours.
318 First Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55401Live music and restaurant dining.
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403Touring theater and musicals.
910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403Comedy and stage performances.
805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402Historic downtown entertainment.
710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403Stage productions and riverfront views.
818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415Iconic outdoor artwork.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, near 725 Vineland PlaceModern art and sculpture.
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403Extensive art collections; free general admission.
2400 Third Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55404Minneapolis milling and Mississippi history.
704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401Railroad heritage and skyline views.
Mill District / Mississippi River, Minneapolis, MNVisible industrial remains near the river.
West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MNHistoric skyscraper and observation-deck heritage.
821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402Historic mansion and cultural programs.
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407Waterfall, historic park and trails.
4801 South Minnehaha Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417Walking, cycling and seasonal recreation.
Bde Maka Ska Parkway, Minneapolis, MNTrails and scenic lake activities.
Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MNLake paths and historic neighborhoods.
Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis, MNUrban lake and trails.
Cedar Lake Parkway, Minneapolis, MNRiver trails and skyline photography.
724 Sibley Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413Classic Jucy Lucy restaurant.
3500 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55407Another well-known cheese-filled burger restaurant.
5800 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55417Fine dining and business entertainment.
825 South Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402Acclaimed Minneapolis dining destination.
211 North First Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401Long-established downtown restaurant.
26 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402Food vendors and community businesses.
920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407Restaurant and event destination.
520 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414Minneapolis stands on Dakota homelands beside the Mississippi River. The falls known as Owamniyomni hold deep Indigenous significance.
Louis Hennepin visited the falls in 1680. The area's waterpower later supported sawmills and flour mills.
Minneapolis incorporated in 1867 and merged with St. Anthony in 1872. Milling and railroad expansion helped make the city a major industrial center.
The 1878 Washburn A Mill explosion killed 18 workers. That industrial history is part of the story told at Mill City Museum.
Stone Arch Bridge, completed in 1883, originally served trains and later became an important historic Minneapolis landmark.
Modern Minneapolis is known for its arts, professional sports, historic architecture, major businesses, colleges, hospitals and Chain of Lakes parks.
Prince and First Avenue are particularly important to the city's music history.
Louis Hennepin visits St. Anthony Falls.
Minneapolis incorporates.
Washburn A Mill explosion.
Stone Arch Bridge completed.
Arts, sports, medicine and business.
The famous Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture stands in Minneapolis Sculpture Garden near Walker Art Center.
Created by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, the work is one of the city's most widely recognized visitor attractions.
The outdoor Sculpture Garden is free to enter. Walker Art Center gallery admission is separate.
A visitor can combine Spoonbridge and Cherry with museums, theater, dining and riverfront attractions during a Minneapolis day trip.
Minneapolis Sculpture GardenMinneapolis has substantial outdoor attractions including a major urban waterfall, historic riverfront and connected city lakes.
Historic waterfall, walking trails and Minnehaha Regional Park.
4801 South Minnehaha DriveWalking, cycling and seasonal lake recreation opportunities.
Lakefront trails, scenery and seasonal activities.
Historic neighborhoods, walking paths and scenic shoreline.
Connected trails and nature areas.
Riverfront trails and downtown skyline viewpoints.
724 Sibley Street NEVisitors may plan their trip around a special dinner, famous Minneapolis restaurant or live-music venue.
Upscale dining and corporate entertaining.
825 South Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402Long-established downtown steakhouse.
26 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402Destination restaurant in Minneapolis.
211 North First Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401Famous Minneapolis cheese-filled burger.
3500 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55407Another famous Jucy Lucy destination.
5800 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55417Live music and restaurant dining.
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403Historic concert destination.
701 First Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55403Restaurant, brewery and event venue.
520 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414International vendors and community retail.
920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407Hotels are common destination addresses for incoming travelers from eligible Minnesota towns.
Downtown accommodation and events.
245 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Historic Warehouse District hotel.
300 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55401Hotel in a recognizable Art Deco skyscraper.
821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402Luxury hotel and business accommodation.
201 South 11th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403Use a separately arranged local Uber, Lyft, bus or licensed city cab after your incoming long-distance drop-off.
For a new long-distance trip beginning after your hotel stay, first confirm an eligible suburban pickup.
Business travelers from rural Minnesota may need a full-day Minneapolis visit followed by a planned return.
Trade shows and major conferences.
1301 Second Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55403Major Minneapolis corporate destination.
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403Government and court appointments.
300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487Office buildings, hotels and dining.
Offices, dining, retail and hospitality.
An eligible continuous hourly reservation can include approved paid waiting and return.
Campus visits and university events.
Coffman Memorial UnionCampus tours and academic events.
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454Academic programs and visits.
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403Advance-planned travel from qualifying rural Minnesota locations, subject to passenger and luggage capacity.
Families visiting Minneapolis from another Minnesota region may plan a full-day trip.
An approved continuous hourly booking may include waiting and returning the original travelers.
Minneapolis has substance-use disorder assessment providers, outpatient treatment, withdrawal-management resources, residential recovery programs and publicly funded assistance.
Common searches include alcohol detox Minneapolis, alcohol rehabilitation, residential drug treatment, low-cost recovery programs, free chemical-health assessment and alcohol treatment without insurance.
Treatment suitability, admissions, clinical needs and payment assistance must be addressed with the provider.
Taxi Minnesota provides ordinary passenger service, not medical treatment, admissions or clinical monitoring.
Avivo provides substance-use disorder assessments and treatment services. Walk-in comprehensive assessments are listed at its Minneapolis location, subject to eligibility and current intake procedures.
Assessment information: 612-752-8074.
1900 Chicago AvenueServes Hennepin County residents age 18 and older with mental-health and substance-use needs.
Walk-in center open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Qualified residents are not turned away because of insurance or ability to pay.
Walk-in information: 612-879-3115.
1800 Chicago Avenue SouthThe county's 1800 Chicago facility provides withdrawal management support for alcohol and drug withdrawal, with specific intake and clinical eligibility rules.
Information: 612-879-3646.
1800 Chicago Avenue SouthNUWAY operates substance-use disorder treatment programs in the Minneapolis region.
Confirm current program locations, residential or outpatient availability, insurance and admissions directly with the provider.
Official NUWAY Information →Salvation Army rehabilitation programs may provide structured residential recovery services for qualifying participants.
Current requirements, program location, fees and bed availability must be confirmed directly.
Official Salvation Army Resources →Federal resource for locating mental-health and substance-use treatment providers.
Search by location and contact providers about services, payment and admission.
Search Treatment Providers →Minnesota has public substance-use treatment funding and free support resources for some eligible individuals.
May pay for treatment for eligible applicants whose income and insurance circumstances meet state requirements.
Free peer meetings for people seeking support with alcohol use. Meetings are not medical detoxification.
Government-supported treatment information and referrals. Providers determine availability and costs.
Minnesota's Behavioral Health Fund may help pay for substance-use disorder treatment for eligible residents who meet income and coverage rules.
Since July 1, 2026, Minnesota DHS has administered Behavioral Health Fund eligibility determinations. Counties and treatment providers can still help people apply.
Behavioral Health Fund Eligibility (.gov) →
An eligible passenger outside Minneapolis may request ordinary prearranged transportation to a confirmed facility.
An approved continuous hourly itinerary may cover an assessment and return journey.
Taxi Minnesota does not accept Wisconsin-origin pickups. Visitors must independently travel to an eligible Minnesota location for a separate booking.
Public treatment funding and admission rules may differ according to residency.
Some Minnesota residents travel to Minneapolis to see a medical specialist, attend an appointment or visit a family member.
Downtown hospital campus.
730 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415Outpatient care and specialist visits.
715 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404Hospital and specialty care.
800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407Medical appointments for eligible veterans.
1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417An accepted hourly reservation may include approved waiting during a non-emergency appointment.
Taxi Minnesota does not provide an ambulance, medical escort, medical monitoring or wheelchair-lift service.
Passengers may combine intercity bus, Metro Transit, rideshare and longer-distance transportation.
Greyhound lists the Minneapolis Bus Station at 516 Second Avenue North, in the lower level of Ramp B.
516 Second Avenue NVerify the stop on the passenger ticket. A new Taxi Minnesota pickup cannot begin inside Minneapolis.
Greyhound Station Information →Connects downtown Minneapolis, MSP Airport-area stops and Mall of America in Bloomington.
Connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul, including University of Minnesota stops.
Downtown light-rail station near Target Field. Confirm current routes and any replacement bus services.
Downtown Ramps A, B and C serve events and transit. Facility rules govern commercial loading.
Air travelers can use independently arranged local transportation to an eligible Minnesota pickup area or another destination.
For a reservation beginning at an eligible Minnesota pickup outside Minneapolis, approved continuous hourly service may include transportation to the city, driver waiting and the scheduled return.
Examples include a Vikings game, Target Center concert, doctor appointment, business meeting, restaurant visit or sightseeing day.
Two-hour hourly minimum. Actual booking time must cover driving, lawful waiting and the return journey.
Arrange a confirmed outside-city pickup for a long trip back to rural Minnesota.
Request a continuous hourly trip with approved waiting and return.
Plan the longer journey and return before your event.
For a long onward trip, use an independent local transfer to an accepted suburban pickup.
Approved ordinary passenger transportation can include continuous waiting and return.
Confirm treatment admission, then request an eligible non-medical passenger trip.
Schedule travel, meeting time and the approved hourly return.
Use appropriate roadside assistance. If travel is needed, arrange an accepted pickup outside Minneapolis.
Independently reach an eligible Minnesota pickup before requesting Taxi Minnesota service.
See the Sculpture Garden, Mill City Museum and other attractions, with local transportation.
Students and families may arrange eligible regional travel to Minneapolis.
An approved continuous hourly itinerary may include dinner and return travel.
Select your starting location and travel purpose to see the corresponding Taxi Minnesota service arrangement.
The information below is general guidance. It does not confirm driver availability or reservation acceptance.
Eligible Minnesota-origin long-distance trips outside Minneapolis may be requested in advance, subject to acceptance, driver availability and electronic payment.
Yes. You may independently request local transportation from authorized rideshare providers.
Confirm a Taxi Minnesota long-distance reservation from an eligible pickup location outside city limits. Then independently travel to that accepted point.
A specific Bloomington meeting location may be reviewed, but it must be accepted before travel. No suburban location is automatically eligible.
An approved continuous hourly reservation beginning outside Minneapolis may include lawful waiting and scheduled return.
An accepted continuous hourly trip may cover ordinary appointment waiting and return. Medical escort or monitoring is not provided.
Review qualified providers, Hennepin County resources, free peer-support meetings, FindTreatment.gov and Minnesota's Behavioral Health Fund eligibility rules.
Eligible passengers may request ordinary transportation to a confirmed appointment or treatment admission. The provider determines admission and care.
Greyhound lists 516 Second Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55403, in Ramp B. Verify the current stop on your ticket.
New standalone pickups inside Minneapolis are not accepted. This differs from an approved continuous hourly trip originally beginning outside the city.
Taxi Minnesota does not originate Wisconsin pickups. Independently reach an eligible Minnesota location before requesting a separate trip.
At Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, near Walker Art Center at 725 Vineland Place.
Official city information and public services.
Official Minneapolis Government →Tourism, attractions and visitor research.
Meet Minneapolis →Official Minnesota government portal.
Minnesota.gov →Travel destinations and state visitor information.
Explore Minnesota →Highway reports, incidents and winter conditions.
Minnesota 511 →Bus, light rail and trip information.
Metro Transit →Lake, waterfall and park information.
Minneapolis Parks →Historic sites and Minnesota heritage.
Minnesota Historical Society →Public assistance and treatment funding rules.
Minnesota DHS →Explore Minneapolis attractions, events, hotels, businesses, hospitals, treatment resources and transportation connections.
Request eligible long-distance travel, an approved outside-city pickup, or continuous hourly waiting and return.
Acceptance and availability are required.