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TRAVEL TO MINNEAPOLIS

By car (via I-35 or I-94)

From the NORTH

1. Take I-35 and then I-35W south toward Minneapolis.
2. Take exit 17C (just over the Mississippi) and turn right onto Washington Ave.
3. Drive for 9 blocks (0.7 mile) and turn left onto 4th Ave.
4. Drive for 5 blocks (0.4 mile) and turn right onto 7th St.
5. After 4½ blocks the Marriott will be on the right, between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Ave.

From the SOUTH

1. Take I-35 and then I-35W north toward Minneapolis.
2. Follow the signs for “Downtown Exits” and continue onto 5th Ave.
3. Continue for about 1.1 miles (from I-35) and turn left onto 7th St.
4. After 5½ blocks the Marriott will be on the right, between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Ave.

From the EAST

1. Take I-94 west toward Minneapolis.
2. Take exit 233A and continue onto 11th St.
3. Continue for about ½ mile (from I-94) and turn right onto 3rd Ave.
4. Drive for 4 blocks (0.3 mile) and turn left onto 7th St.
5. After 3½ blocks the Marriott will be on the right, between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Ave.

From the WEST

1. Take I-94 east toward Minneapolis.
2. Take exit 230 and continue onto 4th St.
3. Continue for about 2 miles (from I-94) and turn right onto 2nd Ave.
4. Drive for 3 blocks (0.2 mile) and turn right onto 7th St.
5. After 2½ blocks the Marriott will be on the right, between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Ave.

By Bus

Bus service to Minneapolis is provided by Jefferson Lines (http://www.jeffersonlines.com), Greyhound (http://www.greyhound.com/home), and MegaBus (http://www.megabus.com/us).

By Air

There are two terminals at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): the main one, called the Lindbergh Terminal, and a subsidiary one, called the Humphrey Terminal. A free shuttle service by light rail runs between the two terminals. There are several options for travel from the Lindbergh Terminal to the Marriott City Center Hotel:

Rental cars: Companies represented at the airport are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. At the Lindbergh Terminal the counters are in the Hub Building, located between the Blue and Red parking ramps on Level 3. Passengers at the Lindbergh Terminal can take the underground tram to reach the Hub Building. At the Humphrey Terminal, counters are located in the Ground Transport Center on the ground level of the parking ramp, directly across from the terminal building.

The Marriott City Center is located about 12 miles NW of the airport. For rental-car drivers the easiest way to reach the hotel is to exit the airport and take I-494W to 35W north. Exit 35W at 5th Ave. and head north three blocks to 7th St. and turn left on 7th. The hotel will be 5 1/2 blocks on the right. For a map see www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com/content/PDF/freeway_access.pdf

Taxis: Taxis line up along the lower-level curb of the Lindbergh Terminal. The average fare to the hotel is about $25; the trip should take 20-30 minutes depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

Shuttles: The hotel does not offer its own shuttle service, but service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through SuperShuttle (1-800-258-3826). Shuttle vans carry 7 to 10 passengers. One-way fare from the Lindbergh Terminal to downtown hotels is $13; round-trip fare is $21. Online reservations may be made via this URL: www.supershuttle.com/?sid=parkinglinks%20

Light Rail: Fast and frequent rail service is available between the airport and downtown Minneapolis. Exit the train at Nicollet Mall and follow Nicollet Mall south to 7th St. Turn right and walk half a block; the hotel is located on the right side of the street.

To board trains at the Lindbergh Terminal, take the escalator down one level from the Tram Level in the Hub Building and purchase a rail ticket from the machine. Continue down another escalator to the rail platform. Rail fares are the same as local bus fares ($2.00 during rush hours, $1.50 at all other times). No express charges apply. Seniors, youth, Medicare card holders, and people with disabilities qualify for reduced fares during non-rush hours. Rush-hour fares apply Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 3 to 6:30 p.m. There are no fare boxes on trains; you must pay for your ride before boarding the train. Police officers will randomly ask to see proof of fare payment on trains and stations. There is a $180 fine for riding trains or buses without paying.

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