How to get from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River by bus?

From St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River by bus

To get from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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 45 min. The bus schedule from St. Paul-Minneapolis may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

105min
Bus - GREYHOUND US0150GREYHOUND US0150
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILGREYHOUND US0150
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Saint Paul Union Depot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Paul-Minneapolis
  • 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 RAILGREYHOUND US0150
    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 St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River by and light rail

To get from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Union Depot 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 23 min. The bus schedule from St. Paul-Minneapolis may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO GREEN LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Union Depot Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Depot Station
    120 yd • 2 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
    45 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
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Public transit directions from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River

The distance between St. Paul-Minneapolis and Elk River is approximately 40.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River

To check the bus schedule from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St. Paul-Minneapolis) and destination (Elk River), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus schedules.

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From St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River by and light rail

To get from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO GREEN LINE light rail from Union Depot 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 23 min. The bus schedule from St. Paul-Minneapolis may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

143min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - METRO GREEN LINEMETRO GREEN LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO GREEN LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from Union Depot Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Depot Station
    120 yd • 2 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
    45 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0150,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO GREEN LINE,.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. Paul-Minneapolis and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River?

    The GREYHOUND US0150 bus line goes from Minneapolis Bus Station station near St. Paul-Minneapolis in St. Paul to Minneapolis Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take till Minneapolis Bus Station station near Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elk River by bus?

    The total travel time between St. Paul-Minneapolis and Elk River by bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. Paul-Minneapolis to get to Elk River?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0150 bus from the Minneapolis Bus Station stop near St. Paul-Minneapolis in St. Paul.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St. Paul-Minneapolis and Elk River?

    Get off the bus at the Minneapolis Bus Station stop, which is closest to Elk River.

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