South Bend, MN is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. It has a population of 1,298 people according to the latest US Census figures. The town is well known for its great quality of life and spacious recreational areas. Despite its relatively small size, South Bend boasts robust public transportation services that make getting around the area easy. Local bus services are provided by Rochester Public Transit (RPT), which serves most major locations in the city as well as nearby towns such as Winona and Rushford Village. Additionally, intercity travel is made possible by Amtrak’s Empire Builder route, which stops at several stations throughout South Bend. Taxis are also available to take you from point A to point B, and there are even ridesharing options like Uber and Lyft available in the area. With so many transportation options available to South Bend residents and visitors alike, getting around town is easy and hassle-free.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in South Bend takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in South Bend get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 7.1% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit