How to get to Central Station in St. Paul by bus or light rail?

See Central Station, St. Paul, on the map

Directions to Central Station (St. Paul) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central Station

  • BusBus: 
  • TrainTrain: 
  • Light RailLight Rail: 

How to get to Central Station by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stations near Central Station in St. Paul

  • 5 St at Wabasha St/Cedar St S Corner,2 min walk,
  • 5th St & Wabasha St / Cedar St,2 min walk,
  • Minnesota St & 4th St,2 min walk,
  • Robert St & 5th St,3 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Central Station in St. Paul

  • Union Depot Station,30 min walk,

Train stations near Central Station in St. Paul

  • St. Paul-Minneapolis,38 min walk,

Bus lines to Central Station in St. Paul

  • 480,Apple Valley/Burnsville-St Paul,
  • 484,Eagan/Rosemount-St Paul,
  • 489,St Paul-Eagan Rev Comm,
  • 21,Selby-Lake / St Paul,
  • 54,Ltd Stop / Mplwd Mall / Via Airport,
  • 61,Henn-Larp / Dwtn Mpls / Via Arcade,
  • 63,Grand Ave / E 3rd St / Sun Ray,
  • 64,Downtown / Via English,
  • 70,Burns Av / Sunray,
  • 74,Downtown,
  • 94,Express / Mpls-Via Snell / Downtown,
  • 275,Express / Co Rd E P&R / Co Rd 14 P&R,
  • 294,Express / St Crx P&R / Stillwater,
  • 351,Express / Woodbury,
  • 363,Express / St Paul / Cottage Grove P&R,
  • 3,Dwtn St Paul / Via Front Av,
  • 62,Smith Av / Signal Hills / Thompson,
  • 67,Minnehaha Av / Fairview -Univ,
  • 71,Concord / Inver Hills / Via Hardman,
  • 68,Jackson St / Rice Larp / Oakdale-Marie,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Central Station?

    The closest stations to Central Station are:

    • 5 St at Wabasha St/Cedar St S Corner is 92 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 5th St & Wabasha St / Cedar St is 92 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Minnesota St & 4th St is 156 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Robert St & 5th St is 240 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Union Depot Station is 2545 yards away, 30 min walk.
    • St. Paul-Minneapolis is 3226 yards away, 38 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Central Station?

    These bus lines stop near Central Station: 21, 3, 61, 63, 64, 74, 94

  • Which light rail lines stop near Central Station?

    These light rail lines stop near Central Station: METRO GREEN LINE

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The nearest light rail station to Central Station in St. Paul is Union Depot Station. It’s a 30 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The nearest bus stops to Central Station in St. Paul are 5 St at Wabasha St/Cedar St S Corner, 5th St & Wabasha St / Cedar St and Minnesota St & 4th St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The METRO GREEN LINE is the first light rail that goes to Central Station in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 4:27 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The METRO GREEN LINE is the last light rail that goes to Central Station in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 12:12 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The EMPIRE BUILDER is the first train that goes to Central Station in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 11:13 PM.

  • What time is the last train to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The EMPIRE BUILDER is the last train that goes to Central Station in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 8:50 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The 54 is the first bus that goes to Central Station in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Central Station in St. Paul?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to Central Station in St. Paul. It stops nearby at 2:18 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Central Station?

    The bus fare to Central Station costs about $0.50 - $2.50.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Central Station?

    The light rail fare to Central Station costs about $2.00 - $2.50.

See Central Station, St. Paul, on the map

The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in St. Paul.
All local mobility options in one app

Public Transit to Central Station in St. Paul

Wondering how to get to Central Station in St. Paul, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Central Station with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Central Station in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Central Station? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 5 St at Wabasha St/Cedar St S Corner; 5th St & Wabasha St / Cedar St; Minnesota St & 4th St; Robert St & 5th St; Union Depot Station; St. Paul-Minneapolis.

Bus:Train:Light Rail:

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Central Station easily from the Moovit App or Website.

We make riding to Central Station easy, which is why over 1.5 million users, including users in St. Paul, trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. You don’t need to download an individual bus app or train app, Moovit is your all-in-one transit app that helps you find the best bus time or train time available.

For information on prices of bus and light rail, costs and ride fares to Central Station, please check the Moovit app.

Use the app to navigate to popular places including to the airport, hospital, stadium, grocery store, mall, coffee shop, school, college, and university.

Central Station Address: East 5th Street street in St. Paul

Central Station, St. Paul

Attractions near Central Station

How to get to popular attractions in St. Paul with public transit

Get around St. Paul by public transit!

Traveling around St. Paul has never been so easy. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in St. Paul.

When traveling to any destination around St. Paul use Moovit's Live Directions with Get Off Notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk, how long to wait for your line, and how many stops are left. Moovit will alert you when it's time to get off — no need to constantly re-check whether yours is the next stop.

Wondering how to use public transit in St. Paul or how to pay for public transit in St. Paul? Moovit public transit app can help you navigate your way with public transit easily, and at minimum cost. It includes public transit fees, ticket prices, and costs. Looking for a map of St. Paul public transit lines? Moovit public transit app shows all public transit maps in St. Paul with all bus or light rail routes and stops on an interactive map.

St. Paul has 2 transit type(s), including: bus or light rail, operated by several transit agencies, including Metro Transit , Metro Transit, Metro Transit, MVTA, Plymouth Metrolink, SouthWest Transit, Maple Grove, University of Minnesota, Airport (MAC), Amtrak, Mankato Transit System, SMART, Megabus, FlixBus-us and Greyhound-us

Public transit lines with stations closest to Central Station in St. Paul

Train lines with stations closest to Central Station in St. Paul

Bus lines with stations closest to Central Station in St. Paul

Easier to get to Central Station in…