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

From Western Avenue to Elk River by light rail and train

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 train from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
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 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 Western Avenue to Elk River by bus and train

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 train from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 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 Western Avenue to Elk River

The distance between Western Avenue, Elk River and Elk River, 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 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 Western Avenue

Western Avenue is located at Western Avenue, Elk River and the nearest public transit station is Capitol/Rice St.

Bus stations close to Western Avenue:

  • Thomas Ave & Western Ave
  • Thomas Ave & Farrington St
  • Thomas Ave & Arundel St

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

From Western Avenue to Elk River by bus and train

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 train from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line METRO GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

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

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

  • Is there a direct light rail between Western Avenue 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 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 one train line till Target Field Station Platform 1 station near Elk River in Elk River.

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

    The total travel time between Western Avenue in St. Paul and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train 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 in Elk River.

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