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

From Franklin Avenue to Elk River by light rail

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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The light rail schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

102min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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

From Franklin Avenue to Elk River by and bus

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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The light rail schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL22
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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL22
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 and 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, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Franklin Avenue to Elk River

To check the light rail schedule from Franklin Avenue to Elk River using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Avenue) and destination (Elk River), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail schedules.

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From Franklin Avenue to Elk River by and bus

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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The light rail schedule from Franklin Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL22
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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL22
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 Light Rail line METRO BLUE LINE,.

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

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

  • Is there a direct light rail between Franklin Avenue and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail 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 till Target Field Station Platform 1 station near Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Avenue to Elk River by light rail?

    The total travel time between Franklin Avenue and Elk River by light rail 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.

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