Amherst, MN is a small town with an estimated population of just over 400 people. Despite its size, it does offer some public transportation options for residents and visitors. The city has access to the Blue Earth County Transit System which offers fixed-route transit service throughout the county. Additionally, there are two taxi services available in Amherst which can provide transportation for those needing to travel farther distances. Those who have their own vehicle will be pleased to know that Amherst is well connected with major highways nearby like Interstate 90 and Highway 60 making it easy to get around the area quickly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Amherst takes 26.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Amherst get to work:
- 60.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 28.0% work from home
- 3.8% take mass transit