There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River by tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Raymond Ave Station to Nicollet Mall Stationtram METRO Green Line
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus 882
2h 12m$13–17Drive 36 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk Rivercar 36 mi
44 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk Rivertaxi 36 mi
44 min$100–130Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to 7th St & Nicollet Stationbus 9
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus 882
2h 21m$13–18
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Elk River Park & Ride via 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Elk River is 36 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River without a car is to tram and bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River bus services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River bus services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at 7th St & Nicollet Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River is 36 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elk River.
There are 25+ hotels available in Elk River.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Elk River, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to Elk River via 7th St & Nicollet Station, 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, and Elk River Park & Ride in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Tram from Raymond Ave Station to Nicollet Mall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to 7th St & Nicollet Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Blue & White Taxi
- Phone
- +1 612-333-3333
- Website
- blueandwhitetaxi.com
MSP Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 952-888-8294
- Website
- mspairporttaxi.com
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