Northstar train

RESOURCESNorthstar Commuter CoachThe Northstar Corridor Development Authority currently offers transit service to Northstar Corridor area commuters via the Northstar Commuter coach bus service. Commuter Coach buses stop at Elk River and Coon Rapids-Riverdale park-and-ride lots and travel to the 5th Street Transit Station in downtown Minneapolis eight times between 5:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. weekdays along with eight return trips from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Northstar Link Commuter BusIn November 2009, St. Cloud Metro Bus will begin to operate the Northstar Link, a commuter coach service from East St. Cloud direct to the Northstar Commuter Rail Line station in Big Lake.

Ramsey Star ExpressLearn more about the bus service offered by the City of Ramsey.

Metro TransitMetro Transit is the transportation resource for the Twin Cities, offering an integrated network of buses and trains as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike. It operates the Hiawatha Light Rail Line, 118 bus routes and 9 contract service routes — and will operate the Northstar Commuter Rail Line when service begins.

St. Cloud Metro BusThe St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission provides public transportation for the citizens of the St. Cloud metropolitan area. The newest service offered by St. Cloud Metro Bus will be the Northstar Link, providing a convenient link between the park and ride lot at Highway 10 and Lincoln Avenue in St. Cloud and Northstar Commuter Rail service.

Minnesota RidesThe official web site of the Counties Transit Improvement Board (a joint powers board of Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington Counties), it addresses needs, transitways, legislative proposals and rail authorities in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Transit for Livable CommunitiesA non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of life in Minnesota communities through a balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, biking and transit-oriented development.