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

From Bloomington Central to Elk River by light rail

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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The light rail schedule from Bloomington Central may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

126min
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
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
    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 Bloomington Central to Elk River by and bus

To get from Bloomington Central to Elk River you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: 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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The light rail schedule from Bloomington Central may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL54
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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL54
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 and 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, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Bloomington Central to Elk River

To check the light rail schedule from Bloomington Central to Elk River using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bloomington Central) 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 Bloomington Central to Elk River by and bus

To get from Bloomington Central to Elk River you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: 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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The light rail schedule from Bloomington Central may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

149min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5454
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL54
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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL54
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 Light Rail line METRO BLUE LINE,.

  • 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,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail 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 Target Field Station Platform 1 station near Bloomington Central in Bloomington 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 Bloomington Central to Elk River by light rail?

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

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