Traffic & Transportation in Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie's transportation picture combines real, existing highway and bus access with a coming, dated light-rail connection.
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Learn moreReal, existing highway and bus access
Eden Prairie sits just over 15 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis (a real 20-to-45-minute drive), served by I-494, US-212, and US-169, plus SouthWest Transit's existing direct bus service to downtown, MSP airport, and the University of Minnesota.
The coming Green Line Extension terminus
Eden Prairie will be the real southwestern terminus of the METRO Green Line Extension (Southwest LRT), a light-rail line also serving Minnetonka, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis.
A real, dated construction timeline
As of January 2026, Green Line Extension construction ran more than 90% complete, with testing underway since July 2025 and a planned 2027 opening.
Key takeaways
- Eden Prairie sits just over 15 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis, served by I-494, US-212, and US-169.
- SouthWest Transit already provides direct bus service to downtown Minneapolis, MSP airport, and the U of M.
- Eden Prairie will be the METRO Green Line Extension's southwestern terminus, planned to open in 2027.
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