Penn, MN is a small town located in the Midwest of the United States. The town is known for its quaint charm and rural countryside. Despite being a relatively small community, it offers several transportation options to help residents stay connected with the outside world. Public bus service is available through Metro Transit’s Route 82, which services Penn and other nearby towns throughout the area. For those needing to travel further distances, there are also multiple airports within an hour drive from Penn including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC). Additionally, Amtrak operates two lines that connect Penn to other cities in Minnesota and additional destinations nationwide. The Amtrak Empire Builder line runs from Seattle to Chicago while Northstar Commuter Rail provides travelers with access between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis. With these various forms of public transportation available, Penn residents can easily access the rest of Minnesota and beyond with minimal effort or hassle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Penn takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Penn get to work:
- 88.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.0% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit