How to get from Western Avenue to Elk River by light rail?

From Western Avenue to Elk River by light rail

To get from Western Avenue to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Western Avenue 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 12 min. The light rail schedule from Western Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

132min
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO GREEN LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Western Avenue
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO GREEN 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 GREEN 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 Western Avenue to Elk River by and bus

To get from Western Avenue to Elk River in Elk River, take the 3 bus from Rice St & University Ave station to Washington Ave & 6th Ave N 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 28 min. The light rail schedule from Western Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Rice St & University Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rice St & University Ave
    ID 11893
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dwtn Mpls / North Loop / Via Maryland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave & 6th Ave N
    ID 16330
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
    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 Western Avenue to Elk River

The distance between Western Avenue and Elk River is approximately 39.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Avenue 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 Western Avenue to Elk River

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

To get from Western Avenue to Elk River in Elk River, take the 3 bus from Rice St & University Ave station to Washington Ave & 6th Ave N 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 28 min. The light rail schedule from Western Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Rice St & University Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rice St & University Ave
    ID 11893
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dwtn Mpls / North Loop / Via Maryland
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave & 6th Ave N
    ID 16330
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western Avenue to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO GREEN LINE,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western Avenue to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 3,.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Western Avenue and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Western Avenue to Elk River?

    The METRO GREEN LINE light rail line goes from To Mpls-Target Field station near Western Avenue in St. Paul to Target Field Station Platform 1 station. From there you’ll have to take till Target Field Station Platform 1 station near Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western Avenue to Elk River by light rail?

    The total travel time between Western Avenue and Elk River by light rail is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Western Avenue to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from the To Mpls-Target Field station near Western Avenue in St. Paul.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Western Avenue and Elk River?

    Get off the light rail at the Target Field Station Platform 1 station, which is closest to Elk River.

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