Getting There · Target Field · Minneapolis
Getting to Target Field — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Target Field without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Minnesota Twins game nights and major concerts, when the roads around North Loop (Warehouse District), Minneapolis fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 38,544, the streets around North Loop (Warehouse District), Minneapolis tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from North Loop (Warehouse District), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Target Field
Home of the minnesota twins, an open-air ballpark clad in minnesota limestone. the stadium has hosted events at this site since 2010. located at 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Transit Routes to Target Field
Served directly by the Target Field station, a hub for Metro light rail Blue and Green Lines and Northstar commuter rail. The North Loop (Warehouse District), Minneapolis location means multiple transit connections are available within a short walk, giving you backup options if one line is delayed. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Target Field — you are moving while the parking lots around North Loop (Warehouse District), Minneapolis are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Target Field
Uber and Lyft both serve Target Field. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Target Field before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to Target Field from North Loop (Warehouse District)
Target Field is located at 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403, in the North Loop (Warehouse District) area of Minneapolis. The urban location makes Target Field walkable from many Minneapolis hotels, restaurants, and transit hubs. Fans staying in the North Loop (Warehouse District) area can often walk to the stadium in under 15 minutes, which is frequently faster than driving and parking on event nights. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to Target Field is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Target Field
Target Field holds 38,544 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Minnesota Twins deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check Target Field's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from Target Field
If you took transit to Target Field, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Served directly by the Target Field station, a hub for Metro light rail Blue and Green Lines and Northstar commuter rail) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Target Field typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.