Palmer, AK is located close to the base of the Matanuska-Susitna valley and has a wide variety of public transportation options available for residents and visitors. The Mat-Su Transit Authority provides regular bus service throughout the area, with routes running through Palmer and connecting to Wasilla, Anchorage and other cities in the Valley. The Alaska Railroad also has stops at several locations around town, providing an alternative for those who prefer a scenic journey instead of taking the bus. Other transportation options in Palmer include taxi services, ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft, as well as several rental car companies that offer their vehicles for hire. With so many options available, getting around Palmer has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Palmer takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Palmer get to work:
- 75.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit