How to get from Bloomington Central to Elk River by light rail and train?

From Bloomington Central to Elk River by light rail and train

To get from Bloomington Central to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Bloomington Central 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 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Bloomington Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Bloomington Central
  • 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
    36 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 Bloomington Central to Elk River by bus and train

To get from Bloomington Central to Elk River in Elk River, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 54 bus from Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave station to Wacouta St & 5th St / 6th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0150 bus 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 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave
    ID 41255
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Ltd Stop / Mplwd Mall / Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wacouta St & 5th St / 6th St
    ID 11842
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint Paul Union Depot
    ID STP6
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0150
    Minneapolis Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Minneapolis Bus Station
    ID MSD6
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    320 yd • 4 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 Bloomington Central to Elk River

The distance between Bloomington Central, Elk River and Elk River, Elk River is approximately 41.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bloomington Central 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 Bloomington Central

Bloomington Central is located at Bloomington Central, Elk River and the nearest public transit station is Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave.

Bus stations close to Bloomington Central:

  • Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave
  • Lindau Ln & 30th Ave / Winstead Way
  • 82 St at Winstead Way NW Corner (30th Av

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 Bloomington Central to Elk River by bus and train

To get from Bloomington Central to Elk River in Elk River, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 54 bus from Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave station to Wacouta St & 5th St / 6th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0150 bus 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 29 min.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lindau Ln & Winstead Way / 30th Ave
    ID 41255
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Ltd Stop / Mplwd Mall / Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wacouta St & 5th St / 6th St
    ID 11842
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint Paul Union Depot
    ID STP6
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0150
    Minneapolis Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Minneapolis Bus Station
    ID MSD6
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    320 yd • 4 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 Bloomington Central to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bloomington Central to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 54, Bus line GREYHOUND US0150, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Bloomington Central and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Bloomington Central to Elk River?

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

    The total travel time between Bloomington Central in Bloomington and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Bloomington Central to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from the To Mpls-Target Field station near Bloomington Central in Bloomington.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Bloomington Central 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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