Cottage Grove, MN is a small city located in Washington County, with a population of about 36,000 people. Despite its size, Cottage Grove offers an array of public transportation options. The Metro Transit bus system provides service throughout the city and surrounding areas seven days a week with routes connecting the downtown area to nearby neighborhoods and shopping centers. In addition to the bus system, multiple taxi services are available for local residents who need a ride to get around town. Bicyclists also have access to over 20 miles of trails that provide safe pathways through the city’s many parks and recreational areas. For visitors looking for an easy way to get around town, Cottage Grove has an excellent selection of rental cars and bike share programs available at reasonable rates. With so many great transportation options at their disposal, visitors can easily explore all that Cottage Grove has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cottage Grove takes 25.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cottage Grove get to work:
- 84.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit