Lakeville, Minnesota is a thriving city with a population of over 60,000. The city offers its residents and visitors a variety of transportation options. Public transit options in Lakeville include the METRO Orange Line which runs seven days a week from downtown Minneapolis to Burnsville as well as local bus routes operated by the SouthWest Transit system. For those who prefer to use their own vehicle, there are several highways and freeways providing access to nearby cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul as well as access to nearby recreational areas like the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. There are also several taxi services available for residents and visitors alike. For those looking for an alternative means of transportation, Lakeville has bicycle paths, pedestrian trails, and hiking trails throughout the city that provide easy access to many of its attractions. With all these options available it’s no wonder why Lakeville is such a popular destination for commuters and tourists alike!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lakeville takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lakeville get to work:
- 80.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 3.4% take mass transit