Saxman, AK is a small community located on the north end of Ketchikan Gateway Borough in Alaska. Although it is a small town, Saxman offers an array of transportation options for its residents. The main mode of transportation in Saxman is by car and bicycle as the town has few roads and pathways that can be used. There are also taxi services available for those who need to get around town quickly or who don’t have access to their own vehicle. Public transportation is also available via buses operated by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit system which runs from downtown Ketchikan to Saxman several times a day. The transit system also provides ferry service between Saxman and other nearby island communities such as Metlakatla and Petersburg. In addition to these options, there are numerous other local services available such as water taxis and puddle jumpers that can transport passengers between islands or down the Alaskan coast. No matter what option you choose, getting around Saxman is easy and convenient!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Saxman takes 13.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Saxman get to work:
- 70.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 3.7% take mass transit