Willmar, Minnesota is a city located in southwestern Minnesota. It has a population of over 19,000 people and offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation in the form of buses and shuttles operated by the Willmar Public Transportation Department provide service throughout the city, as well as to nearby towns. Taxis are also available for those who need on-demand transport. Train services are provided by Amtrak, with one daily stop in Willmar. For those looking to get around town without a car, bike rentals are available at several local businesses, with plenty of pathways and trails for cyclists to explore. For those who want to drive themselves around town or further out of town, car rental services can be found at many locations throughout the city. With all these options available, people in Willmar have plenty of ways to get where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Willmar takes 12.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Willmar get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit