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Directions
The address for Macalester College is:
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
By car from the airport
Follow the signs for St. Paul/Hwy 5 East. Cross the Mississippi River and exit right on to Edgecumbe Road (keep left as you exit) and follow for one mile. When the road splits, veer left onto Fairview Avenue. Follow Fairview for 2 miles. Turn right (east) on to Grand Avenue and go three blocks.
By plane, bus and train
If you are arriving in town by plane, bus or train, we recommend that you come to campus by taxi. We are approximately 15 minutes from all terminals. The fare should be $15-20. If you would prefer to use the metro transit bus system, the easiest way is to take the Hiawatha Light Rail Line (Route #55) from the airport to the 46th Street Station. From there, take the 84 bus to Snelling Avenue (the bus should say that it is traveling to Rosedale Mall on the front). For schedule info you can look online at metrotransit.org. This method is suggested only if you are carrying minimal luggage.
On Interstate 94
Exit on Snelling Avenue and go south on Snelling Avenue to Grand Avenue. Turn right (west) on Grand Avenue and go one block. Watch for our signs to direct you further.
From the north on Interstate 35
Take 35E into St. Paul. Exit to Interstate 94 westbound, and follow the directions above.
From the south on Interstate 35
Take I-35E into St. Paul. Exit at Ayd Mill Road (exit #104B). At second light, take a left onto Grand Avenue (westbound). One block after crossing Snelling Avenue, turn left (south) onto Macalester Street.
Or, click here for driving directions to campus
Lodging
| SPECIAL ORIENTATION RATES | |
|---|---|
Holiday Inn - St. Paul Downtown (group rate of $102/night August 30-September 4) Embassy Suites - St. Paul Downtown DoubleTree by Hilton - St. Paul Downtown Radisson Hotel Roseville (Macalester rate of $99/night) |
Comfort Inn Airport (Macalester rate $69/night) Crowne Plaza Riverfront (Macalester rate $109/night) Minneapolis Airport Marriott (Macalester rate $89/night) |
OTHER AREA HOTELS & RATES
St. Paul Area
| under $100/night | |
|---|---|
Western Kelly Inn of St. Paul Days Inn Roseville |
Days Inn Midway
|
| $100-$200/night | |
|---|---|
Holiday Inn - St. Paul North The Saint Paul Hotel |
Residence Inn by Marriott Roseville |
Minneapolis Area
| under $150/night | |
|---|---|
Days Inn University The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel Four Points by Sheraton - Minneapolis North Radisson University Hotel - Minneapolis |
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Marriott City Center Millenium Hotel Minneapolis |
| OVER $150/night | |
|---|---|
The Marquette Hotel DoubleTree Guest Suites - Minneapolis |
Holiday Inn Metrodome The Grand Hotel Minneapolis |
Airport Area (Near Mall of America)
| under $150/night | |
|---|---|
Holiday Inn International Airport Residence Inn by Marriott Embassy Suite Hotel - Minneapolis Airport |
Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Ramada Inn Airport at Mall of America |
Other hotels: St. Paul/Minneapolis
Best Western - Bandana Square Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul City Center |
Days Hotel on University |