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

From University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River by light rail

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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The light rail schedule from University Ave & Vandalia St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

124min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO GREEN LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Raymond Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Raymond Avenue
    470 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
    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 University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River by and bus

To get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: 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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The light rail schedule from University Ave & Vandalia St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 33
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from University Ave & Vandalia St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave & Vandalia St
    ID 56941
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
    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 University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River

The distance between University Ave & Vandalia St and Elk River is approximately 35.73 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, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River

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

To get from University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: 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 from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The light rail schedule from University Ave & Vandalia St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

161min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 33
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from University Ave & Vandalia St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave & Vandalia St
    ID 56941
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Walk to
    Target Field
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL3
    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 University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO GREEN LINE,.

  • 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,.

  • Is there a direct light rail between University Ave & Vandalia St and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail 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 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 University Ave & Vandalia St to Elk River by light rail?

    The total travel time between University Ave & Vandalia St and Elk River by light rail 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 Target Field Station Platform 1 station, which is closest to Elk River.

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