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

Central Station to Elk River - Light Rail Schedule

The METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Central Station to Elk River usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-30 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 19 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Central Station to Elk River by light rail

To get from Central Station to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Central Station 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 19 min. The light rail schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

139min
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Central Station
  • 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
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    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 Central Station to Elk River by and bus

To get from Central Station to Elk River in Elk River, take the GREYHOUND US0150 bus from Saint Paul Union Depot station to Minneapolis Bus Station 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 52 min. The light rail schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Saint Paul Union Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint Paul Union Depot
    ID STP6
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0150
    Minneapolis Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Minneapolis Bus Station
    ID MSD6
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    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 Central Station to Elk River

The distance between Central Station and Elk River is approximately 41.2 mi, which can typically be traveled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Station 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 Central Station to Elk River

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

To get from Central Station to Elk River in Elk River, take the GREYHOUND US0150 bus from Saint Paul Union Depot station to Minneapolis Bus Station 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 52 min. The light rail schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Saint Paul Union Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint Paul Union Depot
    ID STP6
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0150
    Minneapolis Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Minneapolis Bus Station
    ID MSD6
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    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 Central Station to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO GREEN LINE,.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0150,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 19 min.

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

    The METRO GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Target Field Station 1 station near Central Station in St. Paul 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 Central Station to Elk River by light rail?

    The total travel time between Central Station and Elk River by light rail is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from the Target Field Station 1 station near Central Station in St. Paul.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when traveling between Central Station and Elk River?

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

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