Watertown, MN is a small city located in Carver County with a population of approximately 5,000 people. Despite its size, Watertown offers public transportation options to residents and visitors. The local bus system, Carver County Transit, provides service throughout the county, with convenient stops located in Watertown. The buses run on weekdays from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm. Additionally, the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) provides express bus routes between neighboring cities including Minneapolis and Shakopee. This service runs throughout the day Monday through Saturday. Residents of Watertown also have access to taxi services for more direct travel needs. Public transportation options in Watertown make it easy for residents and visitors alike to get around and explore this small community within Carver County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Watertown takes 26.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Watertown get to work:
- 83.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit