Mendota Heights, MN is a small city located in Dakota County with a population of 11,527 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Mendota Heights offers its residents various modes of transportation for both local and long distance travel. The most popular mode of public transport within the city is the Metro Transit bus system. This bus service provides travel throughout Mendota Heights and the surrounding cities in the Twin Cities area as well as some nearby suburbs. Additionally, Mendota Heights also offers access to Valley Cartage, a private taxi service that is operated by trained professionals who offer door-to-door service for residents’ convenience. For those looking to take a longer trip, there are two Amtrak train stations located nearby in Saint Paul and Minneapolis that provide easy access to other cities throughout Minnesota and the Midwest region. With these various modes of transportation available, Mendota Heights has plenty of options for residents who need to get around town or take a journey elsewhere.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mendota Heights takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mendota Heights get to work:
- 81.6% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 7.6% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit