The small town of Chalkyitsik, Alaska is located in the middle of the state and is accessible by roadways and public transportation. The community has one bus that operates between the villages of Chalkyitsik, Stevens, and Venetie. In addition to the bus service, individuals can travel to Chalkyitsik via plane through a local airstrip or more remote airports near other towns like Fort Yukon and Fairbanks. There are charter services available for visitors as well as vehicle rental companies offering 4-wheel drive vehicles to access local trails. For locals, there are several taxi companies in the area which provide additional transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chalkyitsik takes 8.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chalkyitsik get to work:
- 0.0% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 22.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit