Elmira, MN is a small city located in the south-central part of the state. Though it is not a large town, there are still some transportation options available. The most popular form of transportation used by the locals is driving their own car or motorcycle. This is convenient for those who need to travel within the city and to nearby towns. For those who do not have access to a car or motorcycle, there are also public transportation services offered by Elmira’s local bus company. There are regular buses that run from downtown Elmira to nearby suburbs and towns, allowing residents to get around without having to drive themselves. Additionally, for those who need to travel farther distances, there are several regional and national bus lines with buses regularly leaving from Elmira’s main station. This provides easy access for those living in Elmira to get out and explore more of Minnesota and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elmira takes 17.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elmira get to work:
- 75.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 6.0% take mass transit