Train

Northstar Train

The Northstar Commuter Rail provides weekday peak period service, as well as limited weekend and special event service with stations located in Big Lake, Elk River, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Fridley and Downtown Minneapolis. Free parking is available at the stations.

Northstar Links

The Trip - By the Numbers

18: Number of passenger cars; there are six locomotives
40 miles: Length of total route from Big Lake to Minneapolis
49 minutes: Estimated time to travel entire route
52 miles: Length of transit corridor created by connecting Northstar commuter rail and Hiawatha light-rail lines
150: How many tons a Northstar locomotive weighs
6: Number of stations (Big Lake, Elk River, Anoka, Coon Rapids-Riverdale, Fridley, Target Field)
79 mph: The top speed of Northstar trains
5 & 1: Number of trips from Big Lake to Minneapolis and reverse trip each weekday morning; also the number of trips from Minneapolis to Big Lake and reverse trip each weekday afternoon/evening
3: Number of roundtrips each weekend day; Northstar will also offer some special event service

Source: Metro Transit

Schedules - Northstar Commuter Rail Route 888
Station Information & Route Map / Find the Station Nearest You
Paying for Your Ride / Passes and Fares
Accessibility Information
Transit Trip Planner or, 612-373-3333 (for general information)
Northstar FAQ
Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program