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

From Fort Snelling to Elk River by light rail

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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The light rail schedule from Fort Snelling may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

116min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
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
    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
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Public transit directions from Fort Snelling to Elk River

The distance between Fort Snelling and 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, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Fort Snelling to Elk River

To check the light rail schedule from Fort Snelling to Elk River using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fort Snelling) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort Snelling to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO BLUE LINE,.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Fort Snelling and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail 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 Target Field Station 1 station near Fort Snelling in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN to Target Field station. From there you’ll have to take till Target Field station near Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fort Snelling to Elk River by light rail?

    The total travel time between Fort Snelling and Elk River by light rail 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 Target Field Station 1 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, which is closest to Elk River.

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