Platte, MN is a small town located in the state of South Dakota. It is well-known for its friendly community and picturesque landscape. While it may not have an extensive public transportation system like some larger cities, there are still plenty of options available for getting around town and beyond. The city has two bus routes operated by Sioux Area Metro which provides service to surrounding areas as well as downtown Platte. There are also several taxi companies that service the area, making it easy to travel to places such as local shopping centers or nearby attractions. For those traveling farther afield, Sioux Falls Regional Airport is just 30 miles away and offers flights to many major cities throughout the Midwest. With all of these choices available, Platte residents have easy access to wherever they need to be.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Platte takes 29.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Platte get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 8.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit