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Our online trip planner tells you which routes to take. Simply enter your starting point, destination and when you wish to travel and Trip Planner does the rest!

*The Trip Planner is continually being improved – we welcome feedback!

ALERTS & DETOURS

Northstar Link is currently operating with a reduced service schedule in conjunction with Northstar Rail.

Detour Affects Route 11

Begins on: Friday 5/17/2024, due to utility work

Route 11 Outbound – 7th St S & 9th Av S

  • Left on 9th Av S
  • Right on University Dr — back on route
    • Some bus stops will not be served during this detour and are indicated with red X’s. No temporary bus stops have been added.
      Map of Route 11 detour. Effective Immediately the Route 11 outbound will be on detour due to road construction. From 7th St So, left on 9th Ave So, right on University Dr, resume route. No temporary bus stops will be added for this detour.

Route 11 Inbound to the Transit Center – University Dr & 14th Av S

  • Straight on University Dr
  • Left on 9th Av S
  • Right on 8th St S– back on route
    • Some bus stops will not be served during this detour and are indicated with red X’s. No temporary bus stops have been added.
      Map of route 11 inbound detour. Effective Immediately the Route 11 outbound will be on detour due to road construction. From University Dr and 14th Ave, buses will remain on University Dr, left on 9th Ave So, right on 8th St So, resume route. No temporary stops will be added for this detour.

Detour is expected to last until utility work is complete.

Detour Affects Route 6 Outbound

Begins on: Saturday 5/4/2024

Detour begins at 7th St SE & 13th Av SE

  • Right on 13th Av SE
  • Left on Lincoln Av SE
  • Left on 15th Av SE — back on route
    • Some bus stops will not be served during this detour and are indicated with red X’s. No temporary bus stops have been added.
      Starting immediately, the route 6 outbound will be on detour. From 7th St SE, buses will turn right onto 13th Ave SE, left on Lincoln Ave SE, left on 15th Ave SE, resume route.

Detour is expected to last until further notice.

Detour Affects Routes 2, 6, 9, 21, 22 & 31

Begins on: Monday 5/1/2024, due to 5th Av N road closure

Routes 2, 6, 9, 21, 22 & 31 Outbound – detour begins at 5th Av and 1st St S

  • East on 1st St S
  • Left on 4th Av S
  • Left on W St. Germain St
  • Right on 5th Av S — back on route

Detour is expected to last all summer.

There are no detours at this time.

Buses are running as scheduled. Prepare for delays and plan extra time into your travel. Keep monitoring this page for updates regarding service and consider avoiding all unnecessary travel.

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