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Elk River • Big Lake • Becker • Zimmerman

Need a taxi in Sherburne County?

Your train may have stopped running. Your transportation needs haven't.

From Big Lake's commuter station to Elk River hotels, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, St. Cloud Regional Airport, historic farms and rural addresses, Taxi Minnesota helps eligible passengers plan the next ride.

Request airport transportation, private long-distance travel, park-and-ride pickups and hourly drivers who can wait during approved visits and return you home.

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Transportation Update JAN 04
2026 Last day of Northstar commuter rail service.
Important for Elk River & Big Lake Riders

The Northstar train ended. Here's what replaced it.

Northstar Commuter Rail operated between Big Lake, Elk River and the northwestern Twin Cities for more than sixteen years. The final train ran January 4, 2026.

On January 5, 2026, Metro Transit introduced Route 882 as a weekday commuter bus connection serving Big Lake, Elk River and downtown Minneapolis.

The former Northstar Link commuter bus between St. Cloud, Becker and Big Lake separately ended service December 31, 2025.

If you are researching an old Northstar schedule, plan using current bus information instead. Route 882 is not a passenger train.

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Park & Ride Passenger Pickup Locations

Big Lake and Elk River: know exactly where your bus stops.

These two former Northstar station properties are important pickup reference points for Route 882 riders. Provide the actual authorized meeting location when requesting independent transportation.

Former Northstar Terminal / Current Bus

Big Lake Park & Ride

19691 County Road 43
Big Lake, MN 55309

This station previously served as the northern terminus of Northstar commuter rail. It remains an important location for the Route 882 bus pilot.

Passengers using a commuter bus may need additional private transportation to Becker, Clear Lake, rural residences, hotels or nearby Minnesota destinations.

Rail ended January 4, 2026. Check current Route 882 bus schedules.
Elk River Commuter Bus Location

Elk River Park & Ride

17200 Twin Lakes Road
Elk River, MN 55330

Formerly a Northstar commuter train station, this location is served by Metro Transit Route 882 under the 2026 bus service pattern.

Travelers may request eligible private pickups for hotels, downtown Elk River, Zimmerman, surrounding communities or longer Minnesota trips.

Weekday bus service. Verify departure times before traveling.

Is Route 882 Available All Day?

No. Published service is focused on weekday commuter periods. Do not assume a bus is available at any requested hour.

Can I Leave My Car Overnight?

Metro Transit's Route 882 information identifies these lots for commuter parking and states no overnight parking. Check current posted rules.

What If the Bus Doesn't Reach My Town?

Book an eligible private onward ride. A bus connection and Taxi Minnesota reservation are separate services.

Park-and-ride emergency scenario: Your bus arrives at Big Lake. You walk to your vehicle, but the battery is dead. A jump-start doesn't work, and you're miles from home. Taxi Minnesota can review an eligible passenger pickup from an approved meeting location. We provide transportation, not towing or mechanical repair.
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The History of Sherburne County
1856

A county shaped by rivers, farming, railroads and ice.

Sherburne County was established on February 25, 1856, while Minnesota was still a territory. It was named for Moses Sherburne, a justice of the Minnesota Territorial Supreme Court.

Long before territorial settlement, Indigenous peoples, including Dakota and Ojibwe communities, used the broader Mississippi River region for travel, trade and living. The waterways formed part of extensive regional networks.

Early Euro-American settlement concentrated near the Mississippi River. Settlers established farms, mills, stores and river crossings. Railroads later carried passengers, farm products, timber and manufactured goods.

Sherburne County's historical communities included Elk River-Orono, Bailey's Station, Big Lake, Clear Lake and Haven. Agriculture and transportation helped these settlements grow.

Today the county sits between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, but its smaller towns and rural communities retain a strong connection to their agricultural and river heritage.

River Crossings

The Mississippi River influenced settlement, trade and the location of early communities.

Railway Growth

Railroad expansion connected county settlements with major markets.

Big Lake Ice

Clear lake ice became a valuable commercial product shipped by rail to distant cities.

Modern Travel

Highways, commuter travel and regional aviation now connect the county with central Minnesota.

Elk River — The County Seat

Elk River developed near the confluence of the Elk and Mississippi rivers. Its location encouraged early river commerce, milling and agricultural settlement. Over time, railroads, Highway 10 and Highway 169 helped transform the community into an important regional commercial and government center.

Big Lake — A History Built on Ice

Big Lake became associated with commercial ice harvesting. Blocks cut from the frozen lake were transported by rail, and the area's exceptionally clear ice became known beyond Minnesota. Its railroad heritage later continued through the Northstar commuter line.

Becker — Farming and Railroad Settlement

Becker grew within a corridor shaped by agriculture, rail service and later industrial development. A historic immigrant house near the railroad offered early settlers temporary accommodation while they explored local farmland. The Sherburne History Center preserves records of this regional history today.

Zimmerman — A Northern Gateway

Zimmerman developed within the county's railway and agricultural landscape. Today it is associated with Highway 169 access and nearby Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, a major destination for outdoor travelers, researchers and birdwatchers.

Clear Lake and Rural Townships

Clear Lake, Haven, Palmer, Santiago and surrounding townships reflect the county's longstanding agricultural and small-community traditions. County roads, farmsteads and local gathering places remain essential to rural transportation.

Sherburne County Visitor Guide

Historic farms, wildlife refuges, river parks and destinations worth visiting.

Exploring local history and recreation is a reason many visitors travel into the county. If you're coming without your own vehicle, arrange the full journey before leaving.

National Historic Landmark

Oliver Kelley Farm

A Minnesota Historical Society site interpreting nineteenth-century farming and modern agriculture. The farm also connects to the history of Oliver H. Kelley and the Grange movement.

15788 Kelley Farm Road
Elk River, MN 55330
County History Museum

Sherburne History Center

Explore county history, photographs, local exhibits, archives and cultural programs. The museum is also connected to nearby county park trails.

10775 27th Avenue SE
Becker, MN 55308
Federal Wildlife Refuge

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

A major protected landscape known for oak savanna, wetlands, wildlife observation, walking trails and seasonal sandhill crane activity.

Refuge Headquarters
17076 293rd Avenue NW
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Outdoor Education

Oak Savanna Learning Center

Nature trails, habitat interpretation and conservation education. Building access is generally tied to appointments and scheduled programs.

16797 289th Avenue NW
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Downtown Riverfront

Rivers Edge Commons

A public riverfront park in downtown Elk River. Enjoy Mississippi River views, local events and nearby downtown businesses.

679 Main Street
Elk River, MN 55330
Lake Recreation

Orono Park

A family-friendly park offering a beach, trails, playground areas, fishing access and seasonal lake recreation.

18599 Gary Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330
County Park and History

Oak Savanna Park

Enjoy walking trails, prairie and oak savanna habitats near the history center. Some trails pass historical features and restored landscapes.

10775 27th Avenue SE
Becker, MN 55308
Motorsports and Events

ERX Motor Park

A regional motorsports and event venue with seasonal racing, outdoor entertainment and special events. Verify current admission and entrance instructions.

21591 US Highway 169 NW
Elk River, MN 55330
State Forest

Sand Dunes State Forest

A state forest in the Big Lake and Zimmerman region, featuring wooded landscapes and designated outdoor recreation opportunities. Confirm the specific forest access point before traveling.

Big Lake–Zimmerman area
Sherburne County, MN
Private sightseeing: You can request an hourly driver for a visit to Oliver Kelley Farm, Sherburne History Center, local parks or other accessible destinations. Admission, refuge regulations and operating hours are handled separately by the destination. The driver waits only during approved reserved time at a permitted location.
Private Hourly Driver Service

Visit the museum. Explore the refuge. Return with your assigned driver.

You may want to spend a few hours in Sherburne County rather than arranging separate one-way rides.

Taxi Minnesota offers private hourly transportation with approved waiting and return service.

The minimum hourly reservation is two hours. Your booking must include travel to the destination, the waiting period and the return ride.

A longer journey from another county may require substantially more than the minimum reserved time.

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Pickup Meet your assigned driver at the confirmed Minnesota location.
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Travel to Your Destination Museum, park, hospital appointment, family visit or approved event.
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Driver Waits Your driver remains assigned during the agreed paid waiting period.
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Return Transportation Complete the scheduled return or another approved destination.
Sherburne County Address Directory

Important local addresses for real travel planning.

Major government, transit, visitor, hotel and educational destinations appear below. Search by city, attraction or location type.

Featured destinations
County Government

Sherburne County Government Center

13880 Business Center Drive NW
Elk River, MN 55330

County services, official business and public appointments.

Park & Ride / Transit

Elk River Park & Ride

17200 Twin Lakes Road
Elk River, MN 55330

Weekday Route 882 commuter bus location.

Park & Ride / Transit

Big Lake Park & Ride

19691 County Road 43
Big Lake, MN 55309

Former Northstar station and current weekday Route 882 stop.

History Museum

Sherburne History Center

10775 27th Avenue SE
Becker, MN 55308

History exhibits, archival research and local heritage.

Historic Attraction

Oliver Kelley Farm

15788 Kelley Farm Road
Elk River, MN 55330

Historical farm and agriculture interpretation.

Federal Wildlife Refuge

Sherburne Wildlife Refuge Headquarters

17076 293rd Avenue NW
Zimmerman, MN 55398

Wildlife refuge visitor information and designated trails.

Regional Airport

St. Cloud Regional Airport

1550 45th Avenue SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304

Passenger flights, aviation operations and approved airport transportation.

Hotel

Country Inn & Suites — Elk River

18894 Dodge Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330

Visitor lodging and business travel pickups.

Hotel

GrandStay Hotel & Suites Becker–Big Lake

14435 Bank Street
Becker, MN 55308

Regional hotel and long-distance guest transportation.

Hotel

Americas Best Value Inn — Big Lake

16776 198th Avenue
Big Lake, MN 55309

Overnight guests traveling near Highway 10.

Regional Hospital

M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center

911 Northland Drive
Princeton, MN 55371

Regional health-care destination serving Sherburne-area residents.

Education

Elk River High School

900 School Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330

Graduation, school events and approved passenger travel.

Education

Becker High School

12000 Hancock Street SE
Becker, MN 55308

School events, visitor transportation and family travel.

Education

Big Lake High School

501 Minnesota Avenue
Big Lake, MN 55309

Regional school activities and student-family travel.

Riverfront

Rivers Edge Commons

679 Main Street
Elk River, MN 55330

Downtown riverfront park and community gathering space.

Events & Motorsports

ERX Motor Park

21591 US Highway 169 NW
Elk River, MN 55330

Regional motorsports and scheduled events.

Destination information: These are third-party buildings and facilities, not Taxi Minnesota offices. Their inclusion is for independent visitor information and pickup planning. No partnership or endorsement is implied.
Transportation Beyond the Bus Station

Airport connections, college travel and regional appointments.

Sherburne County connects suburban, rural and central Minnesota transportation markets. Not every major institution near the county is physically inside it, so locations are identified clearly.

St. Cloud Regional Airport

1550 45th Avenue SE
St. Cloud, MN 56304

Although it carries a St. Cloud address, the regional airport is physically located in Sherburne County.

Eligible pickups and drop-offs may be requested for commercial flights, private aviation and approved aviation meeting points.

MSP International Airport

Sherburne County passengers can submit prearranged long-distance requests to MSP Airport. Allow time for Highway 10, Highway 169 and interstate traffic.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul city-limit pickups are not accepted by Taxi Minnesota.

College and University Travel

Sherburne County does not contain the principal campus of a major four-year university. Students often travel to institutions in nearby St. Cloud and the Twin Cities.

St. Cloud State University
720 Fourth Avenue S
St. Cloud, MN 56301

This university's main campus lies outside Sherburne County. It remains a useful regional trip destination.

Medical Appointments

M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center
911 Northland Drive
Princeton, MN 55371

Eligible passengers may request ordinary non-emergency transportation for appointments, personal visits and regional hospital travel.

Taxi Minnesota is not an ambulance, medical transport provider or wheelchair-lift service.

MSP Airport Ground Transportation Planning

How much travel time should you allow from Sherburne County?

These broad planning ranges are illustrative driving-time estimates to the MSP Airport area, not confirmed Taxi Minnesota pickup or arrival promises. They do not include driver positioning, terminal processing, passenger check-in or flight security.

Origin Typical driving planning range Winter / heavy traffic planning
Elk River About 55–80 minutes Allow 90 minutes or longer
Big Lake About 65–90 minutes Allow 100 minutes or longer
Becker About 75–105 minutes Allow 110 minutes or longer
Zimmerman About 65–95 minutes Allow 100 minutes or longer
Clear Lake About 85–115 minutes Allow 120 minutes or longer
Don't get stranded. Plan ahead. Snowfall, freezing rain, collisions and road closures can make actual travel times considerably longer than the ranges shown. An accepted reservation and safe road conditions are required. Confirm live road information with Minnesota 511.
Common Sherburne County Travel Problems

The last few miles can be the hardest.

Route 882 Drops You at Big Lake

Your bus arrives, but your home is outside town. Arrange a confirmed onward pickup instead of assuming another vehicle is nearby.

Your Car Won't Start

Your vehicle is parked at Elk River's commuter lot. A jump-start doesn't work. Request passenger transportation from an approved location.

Visit Oliver Kelley Farm

Enjoy a historical farm visit with an hourly driver assigned for approved waiting and your return.

Wildlife Refuge Outing

Visit Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, explore an accessible public trail, then complete a planned return.

Rideshare Drops You in Zimmerman

Uber or Lyft may operate in the wider area, but return availability depends on active driver supply. Don't rely on an unconfirmed ride.

Rural Wedding or Family Event

Travel from your hotel to an eligible rural address with a planned return reservation.

St. Cloud Airport Connection

Arriving at the regional airport? Submit flight and destination details early, especially for smaller towns.

Highway 10 Business Trip

Arrange preplanned travel for business appointments in Becker, Big Lake or Elk River.

Winter Evening Arrival

You're returning to a rural park-and-ride after sunset. Schedule transportation rather than assuming an immediate pickup exists.

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Sherburne County Minnesota Communities

More than Elk River. More than Big Lake.

Sherburne County includes five cities entirely or primarily within the county, plus portions of Princeton and St. Cloud, and ten organized townships.

Taxi Minnesota reviews eligible pickup requests across these Minnesota communities, subject to reservation acceptance and driver availability.

Elk River

County seat, hotels, government, highway connections, riverfront and commuter station.

Big Lake

Route 882, historic ice industry, lakes, schools and local businesses.

Becker

History center, agriculture, hotels, industry and Highway 10 travel.

Zimmerman

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, trails and northern-area connections.

Clear Lake

Highway 10 community with local businesses, rural residences and regional travel.

Princeton

Portions of the city lie in Sherburne County. Nearby hospital and Highway 169 destinations.

St. Cloud

A portion of the city lies in Sherburne County, including the regional airport area.

All 10 Organized Townships

Baldwin Township Becker Township Big Lake Township Blue Hill Township Clear Lake Township Haven Township Livonia Township Orrock Township Palmer Township Santiago Township
Smaller local place names: Bailey, Briggs Lake, Cable, Salida, Santiago and Orrock are among the county's communities and historical or unincorporated place names. A place name by itself may not identify a safe pickup location. Provide an exact street address when booking transportation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Planning transportation in Sherburne County.

Does the Northstar train still run from Big Lake?

No. Northstar Commuter Rail ended service on January 4, 2026. Metro Transit introduced weekday Route 882 bus service between Big Lake, Elk River and downtown Minneapolis.

What is the address of Big Lake Park & Ride?

Big Lake Park & Ride is located at 19691 County Road 43, Big Lake, Minnesota 55309. The location is served by current Route 882 bus trips.

Can I arrange a taxi pickup at Elk River station?

Taxi Minnesota reviews eligible prearranged requests from Elk River Park & Ride, 17200 Twin Lakes Road. The exact approved pickup point and driver availability must be confirmed.

Is Uber or Lyft available in Becker or Zimmerman?

Rideshare platforms may accept requests in some communities, but driver availability varies with location, time and demand. A successful ride into a small town does not guarantee a return driver.

Where is Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge?

The refuge headquarters is at 17076 293rd Avenue NW, Zimmerman, Minnesota 55398. Public trails and wildlife drives have their own operating and access rules.

Can I book a driver to wait while I visit a museum?

Yes. Accepted private hourly reservations can include a museum visit, approved paid waiting time and return transportation. The minimum hourly reservation is two hours.

Is St. Cloud Regional Airport in Sherburne County?

Yes. St. Cloud Regional Airport uses a St. Cloud mailing address but is geographically within Sherburne County. Its published address is 1550 45th Avenue SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304.

Is there a Greyhound or Amtrak station in Big Lake?

Big Lake's former Northstar terminal should not be mistaken for an active Amtrak or Greyhound passenger station. Travelers seeking intercity bus or rail service should verify current carrier locations.

Can Taxi Minnesota pick me up in Minneapolis or Saint Paul?

No. Taxi Minnesota does not accept pickups inside Minneapolis or Saint Paul city limits. Eligible Sherburne County-origin trips may be accepted for drop-off there.

Is Taxi Minnesota available overnight?

Taxi Minnesota advertises 24-hour prearranged service, subject to availability, acceptance, required advance scheduling and electronic payment. A driver is not guaranteed to be immediately available in every town.

Do you offer wheelchair-lift vehicles or medical transport?

No. Taxi Minnesota does not provide wheelchair-lift-equipped vehicles or medical transportation. Ordinary non-emergency passenger trips may be requested where suitable. Service animals are welcome.

Independent Official Visitor Resources

Research your trip through official sources.

County, transit, tourism and federal resources can help you confirm current travel information.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Official federal information for Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, trail access and seasonal closures.

FWS.gov ↗

Metro Transit

Current Route 882 schedules, bus maps, park-and-ride rules and transit alerts.

Metro Transit ↗

Minnesota DNR

State forest information, outdoor recreation and park regulations.

Minnesota DNR ↗
These links are independent public information resources. Taxi Minnesota is not sponsored, endorsed or operated by these government agencies or organizations.
Taxi Minnesota — Sherburne County

The bus gets you to the station. Plan the ride that gets you home.

Traveling from Elk River or Big Lake? Visiting Becker's history center? Heading to the wildlife refuge or regional airport?

Request prearranged Taxi Minnesota transportation from eligible pickup locations. Private hourly, rural and airport services are subject to acceptance.

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Before Booking

  • Pickup city and complete address
  • Passenger count and luggage
  • Requested travel date and time
  • Final destination
  • Route 882 or flight information, if relevant
  • Requested waiting and return duration
  • Approved rural or event meeting point
  • Vehicle class and other trip requirements

All Minnesota trips require electronic payment before dispatch. Reservations require review and acceptance.

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Taxi Minnesota operates under the name Taxi Minnesota in Minnesota. We do not use any other transportation company name to identify our Minnesota service. Third-party bus stations, government facilities, hotels, historic sites and attractions are not Taxi Minnesota offices. Pickup service originates only from eligible Minnesota locations, subject to availability, payment and accepted reservations.