Benton, Minnesota is a small city located in Benton County. Although the population of the city is relatively low, it offers a variety of public transportation options for its citizens and visitors. The public transportation in Benton includes buses operated by East Central Minnesota Private Transportation (ECMPT), as well as local taxi services. ECMPT buses run throughout the county, providing connections to St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Sauk Rapids, and other nearby cities. Furthermore, there are two train stations in Benton - one on Main Street and another on Western Avenue - which provide service to Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport, St. Cloud Regional Airport, and other surrounding cities. In addition to these services, there are many private taxi services operating in Benton that provide convenient transportation to those needing a ride around town or to neighboring cities. With all these options available in Benton, residents and visitors have ample choices for their public transportation needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benton takes 26.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benton get to work:
- 78.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 9.0% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit