Fort Benton is a small town located in the northwestern region of Montana. Although the town is relatively small, it does offer public transportation options for its residents and visitors. The local transit system offers a number of services, including a bus route that travels around the city and to major nearby areas. There are also several bike paths throughout Fort Benton which makes it easy for people to commute by bicycle. For those looking to travel further away, there are also shuttle buses that connect Fort Benton with major cities such as Billings and Great Falls. Moreover, Amtrak’s Empire Builder provides rail service from Fort Benton to cities like Chicago and Seattle. These transportation options make it easy for people in Fort Benton to stay connected with other communities and explore the surrounding region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fort Benton takes 17.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fort Benton get to work:
- 76.8% drive their own car alone
- 4.3% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit