Erskine, MN is a small rural community located in northwestern Minnesota. Despite its small size, the city offers several options for getting around town. The nearest major airport is in Grand Forks, North Dakota which is just over an hour away. However, those looking to stay within Erskine can use local transportation such as taxis and buses. Taxis are available throughout the town and can take riders to their destination quickly and efficiently. Buses are provided by two local companies: Red Lake Transit and Northern Express. Red Lake Transit covers most of the region with services running between Erskine and other surrounding towns such as Bagley and Fosston. Northern Express offers shuttles to Devils Lake, North Dakota from Erskine throughout the day as well as express rides to Thief River Falls on Sundays only. With these transportation options available, residents of Erskine can easily get around town without having to worry about car ownership or long distance travel costs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Erskine takes 18.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Erskine get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit