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How to get from Fort Snelling to Elk River by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Fort Snelling to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Fort Snelling 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 56 min.

116min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Fort Snelling
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Fort Snelling
  • 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
    26 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 Fort Snelling to Elk River
The distance between Fort Snelling, Elk River and Elk River, Elk River is approximately 38.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Snelling 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
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort Snelling to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Fort Snelling 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 56 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Fort Snelling to Elk River?

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

    The total travel time between Fort Snelling in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Fort Snelling to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from the To Mpls-Target Field station near Fort Snelling in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Fort Snelling 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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