Great station and conveniently located from downtown to Elk River. I'm a sucka for nostalgic…read moremoments, love train rides to visit friends. Pay system is easy, convenient ride times for AM and PM, comfortable seating, and they had a spacious restroom. I was actually surprised how nice it was. Didn't have any expectations but it was a great ride. Some seats have tables which is helpful if you're working. Top and bottom seats were available. Nice ride, would do it again

This is the end of the line for the Northstar Commuter train. It is basically a park and ride lot…read more There isn't much here to see other than stop to take the train. It would be nice if there were a bathroom facility or a news paper stand even. The train does have a bathroom, but when you are waiting and the train is running late, something would be nice. There is a coach bus that comes from St Cloud to meet every train. It is a nice way to get from St Cloud to Minneapolis or vise versa during the week.

Easy online ticket purchase and Union Depot is such a cool place to wait…read more There's an exhibit of the Historic Stairs that you shouldn't miss.

The trains don't run on time apparently. Some friends and i booked a train to chicago from…read moreminneapolis to go see one of our favorite bands. There was a 4 hour departure delay that pushed our arrival too late, so we had to cancel and drive instead. thankfully we got a full refund, but totally let down after looking forward to it for so long. TOTAL BUMMER.

Download the Metro Transit app. Really easy to set up the profile & buy tickets instantly…read more The metro is a straight shot to the downtown area. It is pretty cheap ($4.50 for 6 hours per person)! It is very punctual as well. It has two lines: blue & green! Two of the exits are perfect for customers staying at the Marriott at the Mall of America as they are terminals for the Minnesota/St. Paul International Airport.

Rode the T Metro Train in Minneapolis for the 1st time on Saturday June 11th, as a friend and I…read morewere in town for a baseball game at Target Field. We parked at Mall of America, found a kiosk very easy, bought a 6-hour pass for the Blue Line to Target Field, and waited for the train. Trains and markings were easy to see and, it was hard not to miss other Twins fans milling around in the area waiting like we were. Took the train about 35 minutes or so to make it in to town and drop us off at Target Field, but we didn't have to look for a place to park, and pay a high price for parking. So, we were both very happy. You couldn't beat the price for the 6-hour pass for seniors ($2.00) and we got a nice ride back to the Mall with our drop off about 100 yards from the car. How sweet is that? Now ... if only the Rays would have won!

Although I've been inside this beautiful edifice many times, I've only just used it as an actual…read moretrain station for the first time. Such a grand building looks like it could do with a lot more passenger train traffic than it actually gets. But I love coming here, no matter what the reason! There are two busy multi-state Amtrak lines that pass through here. It is also served by local bus routes (Metro Transit, etc.) and national ones like Megabus and Greyhound. The bus platforms are close to the train platforms and are easy to negotiate, and the light rail station is out on 4th Street directly in front. There is a pickup-dropoff area on Kellogg, one floor down from the main hall, where it's easy to get taxis and rideshares, and there is a Hertz rental car place down there as well. There are some shops and a restaurant! Check out my review of 1881 Eating House on their separate Yelp page, but there is a bike shop, a book shop, a toy train shop, and a travel store to check out. And there are often very lively events going on, especially during the holidays. Even if you just show up to stroll through the building I think you will enjoy your visit. It's such a beautiful building that I'm proud of how well it represents Saint Paul to travelers.

Went to the Union Depot for the Boonion Depot Halloween event. Free event! 10am-2pm…read more Activities: *Inside: trick or treating, coloring, drawing, face painting, balloon making, exploring the stores in the depot, DJ dance party/games, game area: connect 4, jenga, chess, checkers, pictures with princesses, spider man and other characters. *Outside: riding a small train, looking at construction equipment, playground across the street Concessions available- coffee, chips, pastries, hot dogs, drinks and more- plus they are affordable! Parking: $ ramps available, paid metered street parking Stores: book store, train store, 1881 restaurant is inside the Union Depot. It's so cute and a cool vibe!

An affordable means to get to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) if you are staying…read moreat one of the hotels in Downtown Minneapolis. It costs only $2!

Many years it took to get light rail in the cities. I was always jealous of other metropolitan…read moreareas with their sleek commuter trains and platforms. Some were classic even though run down. Metro transit does a decent job trying to keep the areas clean, considering the amount of litter gathering in a day. The system is efficient on their timing and I appreciated the efforts to make the cars more secure and safe. The train rides were a nice experience until about 2020 when things started to change. That year walking back to a seat some young show-off tried to block my way as his friends laughed. All I could do was walk right past even letting our shoulders bump, yes we have to show no fear sometimes. Another time a passenger screamed at me for no apparent reason saying he didn't want me walking past him. I've seen cars with litter, people smoking and sleeping on folded down seats. Jump to 2022 and problems seem more cleared up with more transit police kicking people off and the system scrubbing urine stains off the floor. There used to be soft cloth seats which had to be replaced with cheap hard sitting plastic.

I love a train ride; I'm a sucka for nostalgic moments whether catching the train in for the game,…read moreairport, St. Paul, its so convenient.

The Northstar is the best way to commute into downtown Minneapolis. Sit back and relax on the train…read moreand forget about traffic. The station platform is large. The street entrance is on the corner of Target Field, pay your fare in the lobby and then take a short flight of stairs down to the platform and you are set for the train. The free wifi on the train is an extra help to make your conte better. Just look for the cars that are labeled.

Parked and rode the light rail to Target Field. Very quick ride, low stress to go downtown. You get…read moreto see lots of Minneapolis. And I felt safe riding through.

One of the best places to park if your headed out on the town and don't want to drive. Nice covered…read moreparking garage next to the light rail. The 28th Ave station is right next to Mall of America and only a 10 min ride to MSP airport or if you want to continue downtown. Also you gotta love the ride on the light rail between Terminal 1 and 2, the train conductors really push the train when they enter the under ground tunnel, it feels like your on that boat in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory, or maybe I'm just crazy. Anyways enjoy the ride!!!!!!

Rather than spend $40 for a taxi all the way to the airport, I let the taxi bring me to the Metro…read morestation. At 12:30 at night, after I climbed up the stairs, it sure felt lonely standing up there by myself. Kinda creepy. Thankfully, I only had to wait for about 20 minutes before the train arrived. This is an elevated station over Lake Street, which in the winter would be insanely cold if there's a breeze. There's a sign next to a button to turn on a heater, but it wasn't operating in September.

I love light rails. I believe it runs 24 hour. It so easy to get on and off the train when I need…read moreto go to the airport or downtown Minneapolis. It's quick to get to those destinations. I am giving this place four stars because of the location. It is sketchy. As a female, it is creepy to go there by myself. Especially when you get there early morning around 5 am. It is quiet and not sure if anyone would pop around in the corner. They should have securities out around this time. Well, I guess like any other public places, make sure you look after your belongings. There is a Park and Ride area next to the station. It is free to park there but I think it is during the day only. I have parked there once and so far nothing has happened to my car. I would say it is safe to do that. The single fair costs $1.75 which is not bad. There are discounts for senior citizens. Enjoy the ride!