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How to get from Franklin Avenue to Elk River by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Franklin Avenue to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Franklin Avenue 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 BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Franklin Avenue
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Franklin Avenue
  • 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
    12 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

By bus and train

To get from Franklin Avenue to Elk River in Elk River, take the 22 bus from Cedar Av S & Franklin Av E station to 7th St N & Twins Way 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 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Cedar Av S & Franklin Av E
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cedar Av S & Franklin Av E
    ID 57194
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Brklyn Ctr Tc / N Lyndale / Via Bryant
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St N & Twins Way
    ID 2875
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    570 yd • 7 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 Franklin Avenue to Elk River
The distance between Franklin Avenue, Elk River and Elk River, Elk River is approximately 32.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue

Franklin Avenue is located at Franklin Avenue, Elk River and the nearest public transit station is Franklin Ave E & Franklin Station.

Bus stations close to Franklin Avenue:

  • Franklin Ave E & Franklin Station
  • Minnehaha Ave & 21st Ave S
  • Minnehaha Ave & 22nd St E
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

By bus and train

To get from Franklin Avenue to Elk River in Elk River, take the 22 bus from Cedar Av S & Franklin Av E station to 7th St N & Twins Way 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 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Cedar Av S & Franklin Av E
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cedar Av S & Franklin Av E
    ID 57194
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Brklyn Ctr Tc / N Lyndale / Via Bryant
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St N & Twins Way
    ID 2875
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    570 yd • 7 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 Franklin Avenue to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Avenue to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Franklin Avenue 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 42 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Franklin Avenue to Elk River?

    The METRO BLUE LINE light rail line goes from To Mpls-Target Field station near Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue to Elk River by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Franklin Avenue to get to Elk River?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Franklin Avenue 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.

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