Lakewood, Minnesota is a small town located in the suburbs of Minneapolis. Residents of Lakewood have access to public transportation options such as buses and metro rail services that make it easy for them to get around town. The Metro Red Line Bus service is available from the local MetroTransit station in Lakewood, providing several routes throughout the city. Additionally, residents have access to MetroLink rail service, which connects downtown St. Paul with downtown Minneapolis via express and local lines, making it convenient for commuters to travel between both cities. Other transportation options include car sharing services and bicycle rental centers, allowing residents to explore the town without having to use their own vehicle. All these transportation options provide convenient access within Lakewood and the neighboring cities, making it possible for residents to easily explore all that the city has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lakewood takes 24.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lakewood get to work:
- 85.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit