Residents & Commuters 

Commute Solutions: Your Best Transportation Options in Anoka County, MN

Whether you live or work in Anoka County, Commute Solutions is here to help you find the best transportation options.

We can assist you in:

• Finding a carpool or vanpool
• Determining convenient bus routes for your commute
• Ensuring you get the best deal on bus or train passes

Explore your commuting options below and discover the most efficient and cost-effective way to travel!


Carpool
Find a Carpool with Metro Transit
Metro Transit’s free online matching tool connects you with others traveling in the same direction at the same time. To get started, create a free commuter account and join the regional ride-matching database. If you don’t find a match right away, keep checking—new commuters are added daily!

Start your carpool search today and enjoy the benefits of shared commuting!


Volunteer Transportation
Rides to Clinics & Anoka County Buildings - Medlink
Medlink connects Anoka County veterans, senior citizens (60 years or older), and clients of Anoka County with volunteer drivers for transportation to clinics, Anoka County buildings, and Veterans Administration medical facilities in and around the Twin Cities.

To register for Medlink, call 763-324-3255


Vanpool
Metro Vanpool: A Cost-Effective Commute Option
Metro Vanpool is a regional, Met Council-subsidized program for commuters in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington Counties. Vans are leased monthly to a designated primary driver and must carry at least five people (including the driver) who share the ride at least three days a week.  This is a great option for those commuting where transit service is limited!

Key Details are:

• Routes must not duplicate regular bus, light rail, or Northstar Line services.
• The average cost is $110 per month per participant.

Train
Northstar Commuter Rail
The Northstar Commuter Rail, which connects Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis, is the only train service available in Anoka County.  Four of the seven stations along the route are located in Anoka County.


Bus
Anoka County Traveler
The Anoka County Traveler is the bus service for all fixed routes in Anoka County. To verify if there is a route that fits your commute, use Metro Transit’s Trip Tracker online tool.  If you don’t find a route, double-check with Anoka County Transit, as additional bus options may be available.


Bus & Train Fare Payment Options
Reusable Fare Cards and Transit Passes

Go-To-Cards
A Go-To Card is a reusable fare card which is accepted on all regional regular-route buses and trains, offering a simple and convenient way to pay your fare.

Transit Passes
Metro Transit provides various transit passes through employers, schools, and organizations; check if your employer or school offers passes.  These passes offer the same convenience as a Go-To Card but also allow for unlimited rides on buses and METRO lines. 
Note: Northstar rides may require additional stored value.


Emergency Rides
Guaranteed Ride Home
Metro Transit offers a free and reliable ride home if you have a family emergency or need to work late unexpectedly.  This program ensures that you have a backup plan when unexpected situations arise!

Eligibility Requirements:

• To qualify, you must commute by train, bus, carpool, vanpool, bicycle, or walk to work or school at least three times per week.

Event-Specific Commuting Options
Special Events
If you decide that any of the above regular commuting options is not for you, please consider participating in special events offered by Commute Solutions and our regional partners.  Participate in Anoka County's Bike to Work Week in June or Carpool to Work Month in October.  These events offer a great opportunity to test out new commuting options or make a temporary commitment to a different way of getting to work or school. Give it a try and see what works for you!