Ottawa, MN is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. Despite its size, it offers a convenient network of public transportation for locals and visitors alike. The community is served by two bus lines: the Valley City Transit and the Zumbro Valley Transit. Both lines provide daily service to and from the town with easy access to other nearby communities such as Rochester, Winona, Red Wing, and Wabasha. In addition, taxi companies are available for more personalized services within Ottawa or for trips to nearby cities. Other modes of transportation include biking or walking on pedestrian pathways through quiet streets along with car rentals and ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. All of these options provide an efficient way to get around Ottawa and its surrounding areas while being cost-effective for people on a budget.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ottawa takes 25.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ottawa get to work:
- 93.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.6% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit