The Bismarck, ND Metro Area offers a variety of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. The primary means of public transportation is the Capital Area Transit (CAT) bus system which offers service throughout the city and surrounding areas. CAT operates two routes with frequent stops, connecting points throughout Bismarck and the surrounding communities. Other local transportation options include taxi service, carpooling, biking, ridesharing services such as Lyft and Uber, as well as travel by private vehicle. For those traveling longer distances or looking for a more convenient way to get around the area, there are also several regional airports that serve the region as well as train service provided by Amtrak. Overall, Bismarck provides many different options for getting around town or to nearby towns in North Dakota.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bismarck Metro Area takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bismarck Metro Area get to work:
- 84.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit