How to get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Raymond 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 4 min.

124min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Raymond Avenue
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Raymond Avenue
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 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
    22 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

By bus and train

To get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River in Elk River, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from University Ave & Vandalia St station to Cleveland Ave & Como Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 41 min.

161min
Bus - 8787
Bus - 33
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from University Ave & Vandalia St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    University Ave & Vandalia St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Rosedale / Cleveland Ave / U Of M
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cleveland Ave & Como Ave
    ID 41974
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como Ave & Cleveland Ave (Raymond)
    ID 877
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dwtn Mpls / North Loop / Via Maryland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave & 6th Ave N
    ID 16330
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 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 University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River
The distance between University Ave & Vandalia St, Elk River and Elk River, Elk River is approximately 35.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University Ave & Vandalia St 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 University Ave & Vandalia St

University Ave & Vandalia St is located at University Ave & Vandalia St, Elk River and the nearest public transit station is University Ave & Vandalia St.

Bus stations close to University Ave & Vandalia St:

  • University Ave & Vandalia St
  • University Ave & Cleveland Ave
  • Vandalia St & Wabash Ave
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

By bus and train

To get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River in Elk River, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from University Ave & Vandalia St station to Cleveland Ave & Como Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 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 41 min.

161min
Bus - 8787
Bus - 33
Train - NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILNORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from University Ave & Vandalia St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    University Ave & Vandalia St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Rosedale / Cleveland Ave / U Of M
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cleveland Ave & Como Ave
    ID 41974
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Como Ave & Cleveland Ave (Raymond)
    ID 877
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Dwtn Mpls / North Loop / Via Maryland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Ave & 6th Ave N
    ID 16330
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 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 University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line METRO GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 3, Bus line NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between University Ave & Vandalia St 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 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River?

    The METRO GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Raymond Avenue station near University Ave & Vandalia St in St. Paul to To Mpls-Target Field station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till To Mpls-Target Field station near Elk River in Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between University Ave & Vandalia St in St. Paul and Elk River in Elk River by light rail and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near University Ave & Vandalia St to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from the Raymond Avenue station near University Ave & Vandalia St in St. Paul.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between University Ave & Vandalia St and Elk River?

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

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