Bloomington, Minnesota

Central Time Zone

With MSP Airport only minutes away, getting to Bloomington is easy no matter where you’re coming from. And if you’re driving, parking is free and directions are simple with Bloomington resting along major Minnesota interstates. Not driving? No problem. Hop on the light rail or bus to get you wherever you want to go between Bloomington and Minneapolis–St. Paul. It’s map-free kind of travel – the best kind. Biking Bloomington and the surrounding area is Minnesota’s prime location for bike enthusiasts. As Minneapolis continues to grow as the nation's most bike friendly city, so do the surrounding areas. If you are looking for picturesque scenery, Bloomington is the place to be. With an active community and nature at it’ backdoor, there are endless opportunities to explore Bloomington’s bike trails! By Bus Bloomington and Minneapolis public transportation is available through Metro Transit. For route and schedule information call (612) 373-3333 or visit www.metrotransit.org By Light Rail The METRO Blue Line offers fast, quiet light rail service to 19 stations between downtown Minneapolis and Mall of America®, including five stations at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, in Bloomington and at Mall of America. The new METRO Green Line connects Bloomington with St. Paul. Passengers will have to change trains at the Downtown East station from the Metro Transit Green Line to the Metro Transit Blue Line to get from St. Paul to Bloomington and Mall of America. For Bloomington and Minneapolis Blue Line and Green Line route and schedule information, call (612)373-3333 or online www.metrotransit.org Car Rental Companies Alamo Car Rental (800) 327-9633 Avis Car Rental (800) 831-2847 Budget Car Rental (800) 547-7000 Dollar Rent-A-Car (800) 800-4000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (800) 736-8227 Hertz Car Rental (800) 654-3131 National Car Rental (800) 227-7368 Thrifty Car Rental (800) 367-2277 Taxi Service Bloomington, Minnesota taxi service is readily available at the airport, hotels and Mall of America®. Rates for Bloomington taxi services are approximately $1.75 first 1/6 mile, $1.30 each additional mile. $3 minimum in Minneapolis, $2.30 minimum in St. Paul. Bloomington taxi rates are subject to change without notice. Airport Taxi (612) 721-0000 Blue & White Taxi (612) 333-7089 Fareshark Green & White Taxi (612) 522-2222 Yellow Cab Suburban Company (612) 824-4000 Amtrak Train Service The Amtrak train service travels a major East-West line running from Chicago to Seattle and Portland. The Amtrak train depot is located at 240 Kellogg Boulevard East, Union Depot, St. Paul, MN 55101. It's about 20 minutes from Bloomington. (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com

Bloomington Post Office 9641 Garfield Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Normandale Post Office 5108 West 74th Street Bloomington, MN 55439

Wal-Mart Pharmacy 700 American Blvd E. Bloomington, MN 55420 Cub Pharmacy 8421 Lyndale Ave. Bloomington, MN 55420 Cub Pharmacy 10520 France Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55431 CVS Pharmacy Visit www.CVS.com for full list of locations Walgreens Pharmacy Visit www.walgreens.com for full list of locations

Most Bloomington phone numbers begin with area code 952. Example: +1 952 1234567.

Electric power is standardized in all states across the USA. It is set at 110 volts and 60 cycles. 220 Volt power is used in homes only for large appliances like stoves, water heaters and clothes dryers. It is not normally available for personal appliances. Standard electric plugs have two flat blades. The plugs on some newer appliances have a third round grounding pin. Almost all homes and commercial buildings are equipped with electrical receptacles that can accommodate either type of plug. You may need an adapter and power converter If you bring any electrical appliance to the USA, you may need an adapter to fit the U.S. electrical receptacles. You may also need a converter to change the voltage from 110 volts to 220 volts. Most common appliances will function with either 50 or 60 cycle current. Electrical frequency can affect electric clocks, audio equipment and some other electronic gear. You should check your electrical equipment for compatibility with 60-cycle current before you bring it to the USA. In most discount stores, you can purchase curling irons or hair dryers for $10 or less. It may be more convenient and even more economical to buy an inexpensive appliance that is fully compatible with US electrical power.