Airport Taxi Woodbury MN

How Far Is Woodbury From MSP Airport?

Most of Woodbury sits about 20 miles from MSP. Homes in the north part of the city, near I-94, are a little closer to the main highways. Homes in the south, near Valley Creek Road and Bailey Road, may add a few minutes. In light traffic the ride takes about 25 minutes. During rush hour, plan on 35 minutes or more.

I-494 or I-94: Two Ways to the Airport

There are two main ways from Woodbury to MSP, and your driver picks one based on traffic at pickup time.

I-494 west. This is the most common route. It runs south and west around the metro, crosses the Mississippi River on the Wakota Bridge, and continues to the airport exits. It skips downtown St Paul entirely.

I-94 west to I-35E. This route heads toward downtown St Paul, then turns south to the airport. It can work better when I-494 is backed up near the river crossing.

You do not need to plan the route. An airport taxi Woodbury MN driver checks the roads before your pickup and takes the better path.

The METRO Gold Line and MSP: Not a One-Seat Ride

Woodbury now has fast transit. The METRO Gold Line, a bus rapid transit line, opened in 2025 and runs along the I-94 corridor between Woodbury and downtown St Paul. According to the City of Woodbury, Woodbury has three Gold Line stations: on Bielenberg Drive north of Tamarack Road, near the Woodbury Theater at Queens Drive and Guider Drive, and at Guider Drive and Woodlane Drive.

Buses on the line run every 10 to 15 minutes, seven days a week. The Gold Line is great for getting downtown. It does not go to the airport. The Metropolitan Council notes that riders can reach MSP with one connecting trip. In practice, that means riding west into St Paul, switching to a second line, and then riding to the airport, with every bag you packed.

For a quick trip with a backpack, that can work. For a family with suitcases, or a 5 AM flight, an airport taxi Woodbury MN ride from your driveway to the terminal is far simpler.

What About the Park-and-Ride Lots?

Woodbury has Gold Line park-and-ride lots at Woodlane and Queens. Some travelers wonder if they can park there and ride to MSP. You can, but you still face the transfer in St Paul, and your car sits in a commuter lot the whole time you are away. Check the rules for each lot with Metro Transit before you leave a car there overnight.

Is a Direct Woodbury-to-MSP Bus Coming?

Not yet. Metro Transit’s long-range bus plan includes a proposed route that would connect the Woodbury end of the Gold Line to MSP by way of I-494 and Highway 62. It is only a proposal today. There is no direct bus from Woodbury to the airport right now.

Pickups at Tamarack Village, Woodbury Lakes, and CityPlace

Woodbury is one of the East Metro’s biggest shopping areas, and many riders ask for pickups there. We pick up at:

• Tamarack Village, the large shopping center near I-94 and Radio Drive.
• Woodbury Lakes, the outdoor shopping center near Radio Drive and Hudson Road.
• CityPlace, off Woodbury Drive, with shops and apartments.
• Woodbury Village, one of the city’s older shopping centers.

Tell us the store or building name and which entrance you will use for your airport taxi Woodbury MN pickup. Big lots are easier when your driver knows exactly where to stop.

Hockey Tournaments and Sports Weekends

The Bielenberg Sports Center on Bielenberg Drive has two indoor ice rinks and a field house. It hosts youth hockey tournaments, figure skating events, and indoor sports all year, and many visiting teams and families fly in for them.

Traveling with hockey bags and sticks takes more room than a regular trip. Tell us how many players and bags you have, and we will send a vehicle that fits. An airport taxi Woodbury MN ride for a team weekend works best when it is booked a few days ahead.

Hotel Pickups Near I-94

Most Woodbury hotels sit near I-94, close to Tamarack Village and Woodbury Lakes. If you are visiting and staying at a hotel such as the Courtyard by Marriott St. Paul Woodbury, give us your hotel name and checkout time. Your driver meets you at the front entrance.

Rides for Woodwinds Hospital and Woodbury’s Healthcare District

Woodbury is known as a healthcare destination. The City of Woodbury counts more than 200 healthcare businesses in town, and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital is one of the city’s largest employers.

That brings patients, families, and visiting staff through MSP all year. If you are flying in for care or to visit someone at Woodwinds, we can bring you from the airport to the hospital campus on Woodwinds Drive or to your hotel.

Business Travel From Woodbury and the East Metro

Many Woodbury residents work for large East Metro employers and fly out of MSP for business. The Gold Line corridor also links Woodbury to office parks and to 3M’s headquarters in Maplewood.

For work trips, an airport taxi Woodbury MN pickup at your home or office keeps your schedule simple. If you book rides for a team, see our corporate transportation service.

If Your Plans Change

Meetings run long and tournament schedules move. If you need to change a Woodbury pickup, cancel at least 3 hours before your ride and there is no fee. Because a driver is booked for your trip ahead of time, you are not waiting on an app to find someone near Tamarack Road at the last minute. Our rideshare cancellation page explains how that differs from app-based rides.

Before the Gold Line Runs, and After It Stops

The Gold Line covers the busy middle of the day, but many flights leave before sunrise or land late at night. We run 24/7, track airport flights in real time, and back every booked ride with our Zero Stress Guarantee.

• Leaving Woodbury before dawn? See our early morning airport taxi service.
• Landing late and heading home across the Wakota Bridge? Read about our late night MSP airport taxi rides.
• Snow on I-494? Here is how our winter storm airport taxi service works.

Carrying hockey bags or traveling as a full family? Compare vehicles on our fleet page.

Coming Home to Woodbury

The ride home is often the part travelers plan least. After a long flight, you want to get from baggage claim to your front door without waiting on a transfer or finding your car in a cold lot. We pick up at both MSP terminals and bring you straight back to Woodbury. Book your return ride when you book your ride out, and give us your arrival flight number so we know when to meet you.

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 From Woodbury

Coming from Woodbury on I-494, the two MSP terminals have separate exits, so your driver needs your airline before the ride starts. Delta uses Terminal 1. Sun Country and Southwest use Terminal 2. Mention your airline when you book. More details are on our Terminal 1 airport taxi and Terminal 2 airport taxi pages.

Who Is Behind Your Woodbury Ride?

Before you book any airport ride, it is fair to ask who runs it. Rules for airport ground transportation at MSP come from the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and Minnesota licenses can be searched in the state’s eLicense system. Our office is at 3165 Dodd Rd in Eagan, on the other side of the Mississippi from Woodbury. Learn more about us.

Woodbury Airport Taxi FAQ

Does the METRO Gold Line go to MSP Airport?

No. The Gold Line runs between Woodbury and downtown St Paul. To reach MSP, you would need to transfer to another line in St Paul.

Is there a direct bus from Woodbury to MSP?

Not right now. A direct route by way of I-494 has been proposed in Metro Transit’s plans, but it is not running today.

Do you pick up at Woodbury hotels and shopping centers?

Yes. We pick up at hotels near I-94 and at Tamarack Village, Woodbury Lakes, CityPlace, and Woodbury Village.

What if I need to cancel my airport taxi Woodbury MN ride?

There is no fee if you cancel at least 3 hours before your scheduled pickup.

How much is a taxi from Woodbury to MSP?

The fare depends on your pickup address, vehicle, and time of day. Call 651-452-9000 for a quote before you book.

Other Cities We Serve

Woodbury is one of many East Metro cities we cover. See our full list of service areas.