Taxi vs. Lyft: Minneapolis to St. Paul and back

Another comparison of transport options compares taking a cab from Mortimer's on Lyndale in Minneapolis to Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul then a Lyft ride back to Mortimer's to compare times and fares.

Mortimer's to Xcel 35-minute wait for a cab after ordering online, 13-minute ride (departed at 8:33 p.m. and arrived at 8:47 p.m.) 48 min. total time, $27.79 fare (tip not included).

St. Paul Grill to Mortimer's 2-minute wait for a Lyft, 14-minute ride (departed at 10:19 p.m. and arrived at 10:33 p.m.) 16 min. total time, $14.99 fare (tip not included).