Riding the Hiawatha Line (Route 55) is easy - here's how:
Hours of operation & frequency
Trains operate roughly between 4 a.m. and 1 a.m. Trains depart every seven minutes during rush hours; service at other times is less frequent. Note: Beginning April 18, trains will operate hourly after 11:15 p.m. due to construction projects. Get details.
| Train Frequency minutes between trains |
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|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Sat/Sun/Holiday | |
| Early Morning | see full schedule | see full schedule |
| 6 – 9:45 a.m. | 7–8 | 10–15 |
| Midday | 10 | 10 |
| 3 – 7:15 p.m. | 7–8 | 10 |
| 7:15 – 10:15 p.m. | 15 | 15 |
| 10:15 – 11:15 p.m. | 30 | 30 |
| Late Night | 60 | 60 |
| Note: These intervals are averages. For details, see the full schedule at rail stations, Metro Transit stores or online. | ||
| Train Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Northbound* | Southbound** | |
| First Train | 4:14 a.m. | 4:05 a.m. |
| Last Train | 2:06 a.m. | 1:16 a.m. |
| *departs Mall of America Station
at this time ** departs Warehouse/Hennepin Ave. Station at this time |
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Schedules
Plan your trip
To get started call 612-373-3333 to talk to a transit information representative. Tell the representative where you’re starting and where you want to go. You can also get help at Metro Transit stores or use the interactive Trip Planner.
How to ride
If you're a first-time rider, click here
- Pay your fare before boarding the train.
- Wait behind the yellow line on the platform until the train stops completely. Push the blue button to open the door, waiting for others to exit the train first.
- Take a seat, and keep your proof of payment available to show to a
police officer if asked. Certain seats are designated for seniors and
people with disabilities. Please surrender these seats when they are
needed by these customers.
Strollers and non-motorized bicycles are welcome on trains. Each train has racks to accommodate four bikes. - Trains will stop at every station. When you reach your station, push the blue button on the door to exit.
Park & Ride lots
There are approximately 2,800 free parking spaces near light-rail stations. NOTE: Overnight parking is not permitted at Metro Transit Park & Ride lots. There are no Park & Ride spaces at Mall of America.
Lake Street/Midtown Station (170 spaces)
There are 170 spaces at Anishinabe School, located southwest of the rail station. Enter the lot at 23rd Avenue South and East 31st Street. View map
Fort Snelling Station (1,080 spaces)
To reach the lot, exit Highway 55 at Bloomington Road and follow signs to the parking areas (south side and west side of Whipple Building). View map
28th Avenue Station (1,550 spaces)
The parking ramp and lot are located three blocks east of Mall of America on 28th
Avenue South at 82nd Street. There are no Park & Ride spaces at Mall
of America. View
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