Downtown
Zones
Have a lunch date, going to a meeting or are you just exploring?
Whether you work downtown or are visiting, Metro Transit's Downtown Zone is inexpensive travel without the footwork. It's a bus or train ride for a fraction of the normal fare!
You can reach most downtown stores, restaurants and businesses on the Downtown Zone fare, which is 50 cents at all times.
On buses
Simply tell the driver before you pay your fare that you will be riding only within the Downtown Zone to avoid paying the normal fare. If you ride outside the zone, the driver will ask you to pay the added fare. Transfers are not available with Downtown Zone fares.
On trains
Buy a Downtown Zone ticket at the station's vending machine. It is valid for one ride on the next train. If you leave the Downtown Zone without buying a regular fare ticket, you may be fined up to $180.
How do I get there?
Refer to maps below for details on where buses and trains travel.
If you have questions about Metro Transit service to other locations, visit a Metro Transit store. In Minneapolis, we're at 719 Marquette Avenue and in St. Paul you'll find us in the skyway level of US Bank Center, located at Sixth and Minnesota streets. Or, call Metropolitan Transit Information at (612) 373-3333.
