How to get from Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River by light rail and train?

From Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River by light rail and train

To get from Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Lake Street Midtown Station 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 46 min.

106min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Lake Street Midtown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Lake Street/Midtown
  • 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
    16 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

From Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River by bus, light rail and train

To get from Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River in Elk River, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station station to University Ave & Hamline Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO GREEN LINE light rail and finally 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 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station
    ID 43022
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Selby-Lake / St Paul
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Hamline Ave
    ID 15816
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hamline Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO GREEN LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River

The distance between Lake Street/Midtown, Elk River and Elk River, Elk River is approximately 33.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Street/Midtown 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 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

From Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River by bus, light rail and train

To get from Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River in Elk River, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station station to University Ave & Hamline Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO GREEN LINE light rail and finally 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 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St E & Lake St - Midtown Station
    ID 43022
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Selby-Lake / St Paul
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave & Hamline Ave
    ID 15816
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hamline Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO GREEN LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line METRO GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Lake Street/Midtown 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 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River?

    The METRO BLUE LINE light rail line goes from To Mpls-Target Field station near Lake Street/Midtown in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN 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 Lake Street/Midtown to Elk River by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Street/Midtown in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Lake Street/Midtown to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from the To Mpls-Target Field station near Lake Street/Midtown in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Lake Street/Midtown 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.