Afton, MN is a small rural community in the southeastern part of Washington County. The main mode of transportation used in the area is via personal vehicle. However, there are other options available. Afton's public transportation system includes buses and vans operated by Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA). The MVTA operates 45 routes throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area, with service to Afton provided by its Route 464 from Woodbury to St. Paul and Route 465 from Woodbury to Hastings. This public transit service makes it convenient for residents of Afton to travel within the metro area or to nearby cities and towns. In addition, rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber offer services in Afton that allow people to book a ride with their mobile phone. With these options available, residents of Afton have access to safe and reliable transportation options when they need them.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Afton takes 27.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Afton get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 8.8% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit