How to get from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie by bus and light rail?

Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie - Light Rail Schedule

The METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie by bus and light rail

To get from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie in Eden Prairie, take the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from Fort Snelling station to Mall Of America station. Next, take the 686 bus from Moa Transit Station Gate J station to SW Station P&R & Technology Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Fort Snelling may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Eden Prairie on the Moovit app.

78min$4.50
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
Bus - 686686
Walk to Eden Prairie
Leaves from Fort Snelling

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Fort Snelling
  • 2
    Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO BLUE LINE
    Mall Of America
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mall Of America
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moa Transit Station Gate J
    ID 57622
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 686686
    Wait for bus
    686
    Msp T1 & T2 / Moa / Eden Prairie
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW Station P&R & Technology Dr
    ID 47705
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Eden Prairie
    Walk to
    Eden Prairie
    Scenic Heights Road
    1.59 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie

The distance between Fort Snelling and Eden Prairie is approximately 18.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Eden Prairie – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fort Snelling) and destination (Eden Prairie), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Light Rail line METRO BLUE LINE, Bus line 686.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Fort Snelling and Eden Prairie?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie?

    The METRO BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Mall Of America station near Fort Snelling in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN to Moa Transit Station Gate J station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Moa Transit Station Gate J station near Eden Prairie.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Fort Snelling and Eden Prairie by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Fort Snelling to get to Eden Prairie?

    Get on the METRO BLUE LINE light rail from the Mall Of America station near Fort Snelling in Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Fort Snelling and Eden Prairie?

    Get off the light rail at the Moa Transit Station Gate J stop, which is closest to Eden Prairie.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie?

    The ride from Fort Snelling to Eden Prairie costs $4.50.

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