West Newton, Minnesota is a small town located in the area of just under 1,000 people. Despite its size, there are plenty of public transportation options available for residents to get around the area and beyond. The main method of public transport in West Newton includes buses operated by Southwest Transit which provide regular schedules around the area as well as into Minneapolis and St Paul. There are also taxi services available for those who need to travel further afield. In addition to this, many people living in West Newton have their own private vehicles which they use to travel both within and outside the town. Overall, while West Newton may be small, it offers plenty of transportation options for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West Newton takes 17.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West Newton get to work:
- 74.3% drive their own car alone
- 4.0% carpool with others
- 17.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit