How to get from Government Plaza to Elk River by light rail and train?

From Government Plaza to Elk River by light rail and train

To get from Government Plaza to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Government Plaza station to Target Field Station Platform 1 station. Next, take the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL train from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Government Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Government Plaza
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO BLUE LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elk River
    Walk to
    Elk River
    Voyageur Highway
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Government Plaza to Elk River by light rail and train via METRO GREEN LINE and NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL

To get from Government Plaza to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Government Plaza station to Target Field Station Platform 1 station. Next, take the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL train from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Government Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Government Plaza
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO GREEN LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elk River
    Walk to
    Elk River
    Voyageur Highway
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Government Plaza to Elk River

The distance between Government Plaza, Elk River and Elk River, Elk River is approximately 31.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Government Plaza to Elk River by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Government Plaza

Government Plaza is located at Government Plaza, Elk River and the nearest public transit station is 4th St S & 4th Ave S.

Train stations close to Government Plaza:

  • Target Field

Bus stations close to Government Plaza:

  • 4th St S & 4th Ave S
  • 4th St S at 4th Ave S
  • 2nd Ave S & 5th St - Stop Group G

Public transit stations close to Elk River, Elk River

Elk River is located at Voyageur Highway, Elk River and the nearest public transit station is Elk River.

Train stations close to Elk River:

  • Elk River

Related Routes

Alternative route from Government Plaza to Elk River by light rail and train via METRO GREEN LINE and NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL

To get from Government Plaza to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Government Plaza station to Target Field Station Platform 1 station. Next, take the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL train from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Government Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Government Plaza
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO GREEN LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elk River
    Walk to
    Elk River
    Voyageur Highway
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Government Plaza to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Government Plaza to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line METRO GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Government Plaza and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Government Plaza to Elk River?

    The METRO BLUE LINE light rail line goes from To Mpls-Target Field station near Government Plaza in Minneapolis to Target Field Station Platform 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Target Field Station Platform 1 station near Elk River in Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Government Plaza to Elk River by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Government Plaza in Minneapolis and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Government Plaza to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from the To Mpls-Target Field station near Government Plaza in Minneapolis.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Government Plaza and Elk River?

    Get off the light rail at the Target Field Station Platform 1 station, which is closest to Elk River in Elk River.

  • When is the last train from Government Plaza to Elk River?

    The last train from Government Plaza in Minneapolis to Elk River in Elk River is the Northstar Commuter Rail line. It leaves the Target Field station at 11:30 AM.