Moscow, MN is a small town located in southeastern Minnesota. It has a population of just over 800 people and offers many amenities for those living there such as schools, restaurants, and parks. For those who need to travel outside of the city limits, there are several public transportation options available. The local bus service is provided by Steele County Public Transit which operates three routes throughout the city with stops at major points in town and access to nearby towns including Owatonna and Faribault. There is a commuter train service known as Northstar Link that runs from Minneapolis to Big Lake but does not stop in Moscow itself. Lastly, for those needing to travel farther distances or even internationally there is an airport located roughly 35 miles away in Rochester, Minnesota with regularly scheduled flights to popular destinations throughout the US. With these transportation options available, it makes it easy for residents of Moscow, MN to commute within their local area or travel further afield when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Moscow takes 18.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Moscow get to work:
- 82.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit