Orono, MN is a small city located in the southern part of Minnesota. Although it is a small city, Orono has many public transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The Twin Cities Metro Transit bus system offers several bus routes that pass through Orono, providing access to other major cities in the area such as Minneapolis and St. Paul. Residents can also take advantage of the Northstar Commuter train which runs from Big Lake to Minneapolis and stops in Orono on its way. For those who prefer to get around by car, there are plenty of roads and highways that connect Orono to Minneapolis and other nearby cities. Lastly, for those looking for an alternative form of transportation, the city offers bike lanes throughout much of its streets as well as a number of bike-share programs. These transportation options make it easy for people to get around Orono or reach other parts of Minnesota with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Orono takes 26.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Orono get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit