Nelson, Minnesota is a small rural town located in the western part of the state. Despite its size, it has some transportation options available to visitors and residents alike. For those travelling by bus, Jefferson Lines provides daily service from the Twin Cities to Nelson. The buses offer connections to other cities and towns throughout Minnesota and beyond. For those who prefer to drive their own car, Nelson is situated along two major highways. U.S Route 59 runs south-north through the community and State Highway 29 runs east-west connecting it with nearby towns such as Granite Falls and Montevideo. Bicycles are also a popular method of transportation in Nelson due to its flat terrain and low traffic volumes. There are several bicycle paths that provide connections between residential neighborhoods and downtown businesses. Lastly, there are taxi companies available for local rides within the town as well as long distance trips outside of Nelson if needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nelson takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nelson get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit