The small rural community of Akiak, Alaska is located on the Kuskokwim River in Bethel County with a population of around 519 people. As such, its transportation options are limited. The only form of public transportation available in Akiak is provided by Yute Air, a local airport offering flights to Anchorage and other cities within Alaska. Although there are no public bus or train services in Akiak, the town also has an airstrip and seaplane base for private aircrafts. For residents needing to travel further distances, they can drive to the village of Bethel which offers regular bus service to Anchorage and other towns throughout Alaska. There also taxi cab services in Akiak for those needing a ride from the airport or into Bethel or other nearby locations. Lastly, there are boat charters available from Akiak that can provide transportation downriver to Bethel and beyond depending on need and availability.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Akiak takes 4.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Akiak get to work:
- 11.7% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit