Galena, AK is a small rural community located in the Interior region of Alaska. The population of Galena is roughly 500 people. Despite its small size, Galena has several transportation options available to its residents and visitors. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities provides both air and road transportation services for the area. For air travel, there is a publicly accessible airport located in town which offers flights to various cities throughout Alaska. The city also has a public bus system that runs on weekdays to transport people around town. There are also numerous taxi services available for those who need an alternate form of transportation. Additionally, visitors can make use of local rental car services to explore the region's surrounding areas. All these transportation options provide locals and visitors with easy access to other parts of Alaska from Galena, making it an ideal destination for travelers looking to explore this remote part of the United States.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Galena takes 8.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Galena get to work:
- 56.5% drive their own car alone
- 15.2% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit