Metro Transit provides local and express bus service in Minnetonka to connect the city to downtown Minneapolis and beyond. 

• Local routes: 9, 12, 612, 615, 645
• Express routes: 663, 664, 667, 670

Call Metro Transit’s NexTrip line at 612-341-4287 for real-time information for trips departing in the next 20 minutes and scheduled times thereafter. Visit Metro Transit Bus to learn more, plan your trip, purchase passes and more.

Park and rides

Park for free and join a carpool or access nearby bus stations. Visit Park and Ride lots to learn more.

• I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad – 1100 Hopkins Crossroad
• I-394 and Plymouth Road

Transit Link

Transit Link is a minibus or van service for the general public in locations where bus service is not available. This shared-ride service must be reserved in advance.

Visit Transit Link or call 651-602-5465 to learn more or reserve a ride.

Metro Mobility

Metro Mobility is a shared public transportation service for certified riders who are unable to use regular fixed-route buses due to a disability or health condition. Rides are provided for any purpose.

Visit Metro Mobility or call 651-602-1111 to learn more or schedule a trip.

Minnetonka has approximately 90 miles of running, biking and walking trails, most of which are maintained year-round.

• All intersections are crosswalks, whether they’re marked or not.
• Pedestrians have the right of way once they step from the curb.
• Please report city-owned sidewalks in need of repair to 952-93-TRAIL (952-939-7245) or via our online request system.

Visit Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety Bike and Pedestrian Safety website for more information about biking and pedestrian laws.

Pedestrian safety

• All intersections are crosswalks, whether they’re marked or not.
• Pedestrians have the right of way once they step from the curb.
• A majority of pedestrian-vehicle accidents occur at intersections on low-speed roadways.
• Pedestrians should:
  • Clearly show your intention to cross.
  • Make yourself visible to drivers.
  • Cross at marked crosswalks and intersections; do not cross mid-block.
• Drivers should:
  • Stop for crossing pedestrians at every intersection, even those without crosswalks, stop lights or stop signs.
  • Do not pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian.
  • Proceed once pedestrians have completely crossed your vehicle’s lane.

Additional resources

• Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
• Smart cycling courses
• Bicycle laws

Roads in Minnetonka are owned by the state, county, city or are privately owned.

• Street maps
• City street maintenance
• Snowplowing
• Parking regulations
• Current street, trail and infrastructure projects

Minnetonka is a member of the I-494 Corridor Commission, which aims to reduce congestion along the I-494 corridor.

• Commuter Services works to mitigate traffic congestion and air pollution by encouraging the use of sustainable transportation options, including bicycling, walking, carpooling, vanpooling and telework.
• Twin Cities Telework promotes telework as an alternative to driving to work.