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How to take transit to the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival 

There are several ways to get to and from the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival on transit July 18-20. Here is what you need to know if you are heading to St. Paul’s Harriet Island Regional Park to take in the festivities.  

What routes can I take to the festival? 

Several routes serve downtown St. Paul, with stops on 5th and 6th streets that are about a 15-minute walk from the festival entrances located west of Wabasha Street, including:  

  • The METRO Gold Line, operating east of St. Paul along the I-94 corridor with trips every 15 to 30 minutes past midnight. Free Park & Rides are located at Sun Ray Station in St. Paul, Helmo Station in Oakdale, and Woodlane?Park & Ride in Woodbury.  

  • The METRO B Line, with service along Selby and Marshall avenues and Lake Street in Minneapolis. Trips run every 10 to 15 minutes until past 1 a.m. 

  • Route 94 with non-stop service between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Trips run every 30 minutes until close to midnight on Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. on Sunday.  

  • Route 54 with limited stop service between downtown St. Paul and Mall of America and trips every 15 to 30 minutes past midnight. Park for free at 30th Avenue Station.  

Route 62 directly serves the festival grounds, with northbound and southbound stops at Wabasha Street and Water Street/Filmore Avenue and service past midnight. Route 68 also serves the nearby Robert Street corridor with service past midnight. 

What about the METRO Green Line? 

The METRO Green Line’s nearest stop to the festival grounds is Central Station, also about a 15-minute walk from the festival entrances.  

From July 11 through July 21, buses will be replacing Green Line trains between downtown St. Paul and Raymond Avenue Station. Green Line buses will operate on a similar schedule as trains, stopping at or near affected stations and with comparable travel times.  

Final westbound Green Line replacement bus trips depart downtown St. Paul around 11:15 p.m. Anyone who is in line for the final Green Line trips will be accommodated.  

Metro Transit staff will be on hand throughout the weekend to help direct riders.  

How do I plan my trip? 

Use our Trip Planner. For assistance, transit experts can be reached by text, chat, or phone. 

How do I pay my fare? 

The best option for eventgoers is to purchase an All-Day Pass through the Metro Transit app or at any light rail or bus rapid transit station. An All-Day Pass costs up to $4 and can be used to take as many trips as needed from the first ride through 2 a.m. the next day. 

Can I bring my bike?  

Yes, all buses are equipped with racks that can hold up to two bikes.