Northstar train

How to Ride the Line

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HOW TO RIDE THE LINE Metro Transit will offer convenient and comfortable service to commuters along the Northstar Corridor via Northstar Commuter Rail trains. Northstar will form the northern leg of a 51-mile transit corridor that together with Metro Transit’s Hiawatha Light Rail Line, will give commuters fast, affordable service all the way from Big Lake to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America.

Northstar is designed to be easy for anyone to ride, whether you are commuting to work in downtown Minneapolis or heading off for a day trip to Elk River on the weekend.

Use the links on the left to learn more about:

  • How to buy your tickets
  • Train amenities offered
  • Train and bus connections
For the most up-to-date information, visit How to Ride the Northstar Line on Metro Transit's web site.