Northstar Link

01/01/2026

Effective Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Northstar Link has discontinued service and will no longer operate.

12/29/2025

The Northstar Link bus service was developed to provide the connection between the rail service in Big Lake and the St. Cloud area. In November 2009, Metro Bus began operation of the Northstar Link Route 887 service under contract with the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA). The final run for the Northstar Link service is Wednesday, December 31 with service being discontinued. Thanks to all our riders and staff throughout the years of operation! ❤️

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays!
We are closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular weekday service resumes tomorrow.

12/24/2025

!Reminder!
There is no afternoon Northstar Link service today, December 24. Regular service will resume on Friday, December 26.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
We are closed today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular weekday service resumes tomorrow.

11/19/2025

Northstar Link will not operate on Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and to coordinate with the Metro Transit Northstar Commuter Rail train schedule.
Learn more: catchthelink.com/holiday-service/

Northstar Link commuter service will end with the final run Wednesday, December 31, 2025

11/11/2025

With gratitude and respect, we thank and honor our Veterans.
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, all veterans and active military members may enjoy free rides on Northstar Link. Customers must show their military ID upon boarding.
Learn more: ridemetrobus.com/ride-free/

11/04/2025

On Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, Northstar Link customers headed to or from a polling place can ride the bus for free! When boarding, inform the Bus Operator you are going to vote!

11/02/2025

Happy Daylight Savings! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight.

10/28/2025

Park for free, then catch the Northstar Link! Visit the link to see Park & Ride locations.

The East St. Cloud Northstar Link Commuter Bus Park & Ride is located at 1919 Lincoln Ave. SE., St. Cloud, MN 56304 (East side of St. Cloud at Hwy 10 and Lincoln Avenue). Overnight Parking: Allowed in designated locations for no longer than 7 days. Northstar Link Bus #803 Ready for Riders. PARK & RI...

10/22/2025

The Metro Transit Go-To Card may be used on Northstar Link Commuter Bus and Northstar Commuter Rail. These services require separate fares so remember to touch your card to the reader every time you board a bus or train. Only the stored value portion of a Go-To Card may be used on the bus.

10/20/2025

Beginning at 6 PM on Friday, October 17 Northstar Link will be on detour due to a road closure in St. Cloud. This detour is expected to last until the road is reopened. Click the link to learn more about this detour and a turn-by-turn route.

See the latest detours for Northstar Link.