There are 3 ways to get from Red Wing to Elk River by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram, bus
best- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the tram from Union Depot Station to Nicollet Mall Stationtram
- Take the bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ridebus 882
4h 2m$22–32Drive 83 mi
cheapest- Drive from Red Wing to Elk Rivercar 83 mi
1h 36m$16–22Train, bus
- Take the train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus Groome Transportation
4h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Red Wing to Elk River is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Red Wing to Elk River is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $15 - $22.
The distance between Red Wing and Elk River is 82 miles. The road distance is 83.5 miles.
The best way to get from Red Wing to Elk River without a car is to train and tram and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Red Wing to Elk River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Red Wing to Elk River is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Red Wing to Elk River.
There are 28+ hotels available in Elk River.
What companies run services between Red Wing, MN, USA and Elk River, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Red Wing to Elk River. However, you can take the train to St. Paul-Minneapolis, walk to Union Depot Station, take the vehicle to Nicollet Mall Station, walk to 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G, take the bus to Elk River Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Elk River. Alternatively, you can take a train from Red Wing Station to Elk River via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Gate A1, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, and Country Inn & Suites - Albertville in around 4h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Red Wing Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Tram from Union Depot Station to Nicollet Mall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from 2nd Ave S & 7th St - Stop Group G to Elk River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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