Getting Here
Target Center is conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis and is accessible via car, bus, bike or train. The arena is located at 600 First Avenue North in the heart of the Warehouse and Entertainment district of Minneapolis. Target Center is on the northwest side of downtown Minneapolis between 6th and 7th Streets.
Traffic Pattern Changes:
The City of Minneapolis has converted Hennepin Avenue, First Avenue and Second Avenue to two-way traffic streets. For more information: click here.
Public Transportation
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 Target Center in the Warehouse District, most downtown stores, restaurants and businesses on the Downtown Zone fare.
Buses
Target Center is easy to access from the Bus Line and is 1 block from Warehouse District Light Rail Station. For more information on public bus transit visit www.metrotransit.org
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.
Trains
Target Center is accessible by Light Rail and is located 1 block from the Warehouse District Light Rail Station.
For questions regarding Metro Transit service to other locations, visit a Metro Transit Store. In Minneapolis, the store is located at 719 Marquette Avenue. Metropolitan Transit Information at 612.373.3333 or plan your trip here: http://www.metrotransit.org/tripPlanner/Default.aspx
For the latest downtown traffic updates and construction notes, visit the City of Minneapolis web site.
Driving Directions
From North:
Take 35W south to the Washington Avenue Exit. Take a right on Washington Avenue and proceed up to 1st Avenue and take a left. Take First Avenue to 6th Street. Target Center will be on your right.
Due to recent construction and the opening of Target Field, please pay close attention to signs and changes in traffic routing around Target Center.
From South:
Take 35W north to the Downtown Exits and follow the 5th Avenue Exit. Take a left on either 7th Street. Proceed to 1st Avenue, Target Center will be on your right.
Due to recent construction and the opening of Target Field, please pay close attention to signs and changes in traffic routing around Target Center.
From East:
Take 94 West to the 11th Street Exit. Follow 11th Street. Turn right on to Hennepin Avenue. Turn left on 7th Street. Target Center will be on your right.
Due to recent construction and the opening of Target Field, please pay close attention to signs and changes in traffic routing around Target Center.
From West:
Take 394 East and exit 6th street proceed 1 block to First Ave. Target Center will be on your right.
Due to recent construction and the opening of Target Field, please pay close attention to signs and changes in traffic routing around Target Center.
Click here for parking information.
Biking Information
Ranked as the number two bicycling city in the nation, Minneapolis has 43 miles of streets with dedicated bicycle lanes and 84 miles of off-street bicycle paths. There are many biking route and rack options near Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis.
As with any mode of transportation, plan your route ahead of time and always allow extra time. Streets will be busy immediately before and after games so visibility (lights, bright/reflective clothing, etc.) is very important.
