Columbus, MN is a small city located in central Minnesota. Although Columbus doesn’t have an extensive public transportation system like some larger cities do, there are still plenty of options for getting around town. The city runs its own bus service with four routes that cover the entire city. These buses run every day except Sundays and all rides are free to those who don't have a valid bus pass. There is also taxi service available in Columbus, although it may be hard to find during peak times. To explore more of the area beyond Columbus, many people take advantage of the regional Greyhound bus lines which offer transportation to and from several nearby towns and cities. Finally, those looking for easy access to Minneapolis can take a short drive over to St Paul where the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit connects downtown Minneapolis and downtown St Paul directly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Columbus takes 31.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Columbus get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 6.2% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit