Athens, MN is a small town located in the southeastern part of Minnesota. Although the population is relatively small, the town has plenty of transportation options available to its residents. Athens is served by a public bus system called Waseca County Transportation Services (WCTS). This public bus system provides service between Athens and surrounding cities on weekdays, with limited service on Saturdays. For those who prefer to drive, there are two major highways that run through Athens - US Highway 14 and Minnesota State Highway 30. These highways provide easy access to neighboring towns and cities for both commuters and travelers passing through. Additionally, there are numerous taxi services operating in Athens that provide convenient transportation around the area. Finally, there is an airport located just outside of town which offers regional air travel options for those looking to venture further away. With all these different transit options available, residents of Athens have plenty of choices when it comes to getting around.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Athens takes 39.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Athens get to work:
- 85.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit