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More importantly, how do I get to Saint Paul? Our city is easily accessible from all points of the compass. Major highways (Interstate 94 and 35E) run through downtown Saint Paul, making it easily accessible from all parts of the state. For directions, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Saint Paul is a terrific walking city! The city streets are clearly marked, safe and tidy. The stunning architecture and historical wonders are best viewed on foot.

Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has earned a reputation as one of the safest, most convenient and efficiently run airports in the world. Located just 8-1/2 miles from downtown Saint Paul, more than 34 million travelers use the airport each year, and that number continues to grow. It is anticipated by the year 2010 that more than 40 million travelers will use MSP annually. An aggressive plan is in place for improving facilities to accommodate this growth.

With 12 domestic airlines, three international and four regional airlines, travelers can connect to every major city in six continents. Arriving and departing flights of seven charter airlines also keep the Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals buzzing. Cargo service at MSP is on the rise with 19 airlines moving shipments through the airport daily.

Airport Shuttle service is available in the Transportation Center at MSP in the Lindbergh Terminal building. Follow the signs located in the baggage claim area.

Public Transportation
Amtrak
(651) 644-6012/(800) USA-Rail or www.amtrak.com
Travel on Amtrak to over 500 great destinations. Amtrak travels from Saint Paul (and the East) to Seattle and Portland on the Empire Builder. The Twin Cities Amtrak Depot is in Saint Paul's Midway area, 10 minutes from downtown Saint Paul. Hot deals everyday on Amtrak.com. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Metro Transit
(612) 373-3333/(800) NEW-RIDER or www.metrotransit.org
Why rent a car? Metro Transit knows the streets — let us take you to the best of the Twin Cities. Buy a Day Pass for only $6 and ride all day on one of nearly 130 bus routes.. Popular Routes: Grand Avenue 63, board on Sixth Street; Mall of America 54, board on Sixth Street; Minneapolis 94BCD (express) or 16 (local), board on Minnesota Street; and Selbey Avenue 21, board on Sixth Street.

Metro Transit Hiawatha Line
(612) 373-3333/(800) NEW-RIDER or www.metrotransit.org/rail
The Hiawatha Line offers fast, quiet light-rail service to 17 stations, including downtown Minneapolis, MSP Airport and Mall of America.

Parking
Whether you are attending an event at Xcel Energy Center, or dining in one of our many great restaurants, Saint Paul has an abundance of parking in the downtown area.

Taxi Service
Taxis are readily available throughout the city, although it is often easiest to get a cab at one of our many hotels. You?ll find Saint Paulites to be very friendly and any store, attraction or restaurant would be happy to contact a taxi company for you.

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Airport Taxi
952.928.0000 / www.airport-towntaxi.com

Suburban Taxi / Green & White Taxi
651.222.2222 / www.suburbantaxi.com

Town Taxi
612.331.8294 / www.airport-towntaxi.com

Car Rental
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(651) 225-9766 / www.erac.com

Skyways
Many of Saint Paul's city blocks are conveniently connected on the second floors by five miles of award-winning skyway system. In case you're unfamiliar, a Skyway is an above ground, climate-controlled walkway that connects the buildings in both downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Skyway maps are located throughout the system and each walkway is color-coded to make navigating easy.

Limosines, Luxury Vehicles, and Trolleys
Cadillic Chauffer Service
(651) 690-3212 / www.cadillacchauffeur.com

Cities Limousine & Transportation
(612) 710-2030 / www.citieslimo.com

Corporate Car & Coach
(651) 696-9029 / (800) 786-9661 / www.corpcarandcoach.com

DayTours & CreativEvents
(651) 481-1581 / www.daytoursmn.com

Eclipse Transportation
(651) 293-1111/(800) 215-8914 / www.eclipsecars.com

Lees Limousine
(651) 462-5466 / www.leeslimo.com

Premier Transportation
(612) 331-RIDE (7433) or (800) 899-RIDE / www.premiertrans.com

Star Limousine
(612) 781-0545 / www.limostar.com

Transportation Management Services
(301) 260-2070 / www.tms-llc.com

Twin City Trolleys
(651) 223-5600 / www.twincitytrolleys.com

Charter Buses
Gray Line Minneapolis/Saint Paul
(952) 985-7540 or www.grayline-mpls.com

Jefferson Lines
(612) 359-3400/(800) 767-5333 or www.jeffersonlines.com

Laidlaw Charter Bus Rental
(763) 421-5914 or www.laidlawschoolbus.com

metroConnections
(612) 333-8687 or www.metroconnections.com

Northfield Lines, Inc.
(507) 645-5267/(888) 670-8068 or www.northfieldlines.com

DIRECTIONS
The following directions will take you to the vicinity of the Xcel Energy Center and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Coming from the south
Take I-35 north to the Grand Avenue exit. Turn right and follow Grand Avenue to West Seventh Street. Take a left on West Seventh Street; turn right on Kellogg Boulevard.

Coming from the north
Take I-35E south and exit on Wacouta, follow seven blocks to Kellogg Boulevard. Take a right, Science Museum is on the left.

Coming from the east
Take I-94 west and exit on Sixth Street. Turn left on Kellogg Boulevard.

Coming from the west
Take I-94 east, exit on Fifth Street. Xcel Energy Center is two stoplights from the exit ramp, straight ahead. Turn right on West Seventh, then left on Kellogg Boulevard for the Science Museum.

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