Elk River, MN is a medium sized city located in the central part of Minnesota. The city has a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors to use to get around town. The most popular form of public transportation in Elk River is the METRO Bus Service, which provides multiple routes throughout the city and connects citizens to nearby cities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Anoka. For those wishing to travel farther distances, there is also a Northstar Commuter Rail line that runs through Elk River and connects riders to downtown Minneapolis. For those who prefer a more personal experience, there are several taxi services operating within the city as well as several car rental agencies available for use. With all these available forms of transportation, getting around Elk River has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elk River takes 31.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elk River get to work:
- 86.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit