09/18/2026
Can I still take the train from Elk River to Minneapolis?
No. Northstar ran its last trains January 4, 2026, and Metro Transit replaced the line with buses the next day. Weekday-only Route 882 now runs from Big Lake through the Elk River Park & Ride to downtown Minneapolis, arriving at 6:45, 7:15 and 7:45 a.m., with afternoon returns from 3:42 p.m. There is no weekend service. Some local government pages are still out of date on this.
More on Elk River → kwclassic.com/areas/elk-river
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