Great Bend, South Dakota is a rural town located in the southwest corner of the state. It is situated along the Missouri River and has a population of approximately 1,000 people. Despite its rural location, Great Bend offers commuters a range of transportation options. The most prominent is the Great Bend Bus System which provides regular transport between local villages and towns with services running from Monday to Saturday. Additionally, there are several taxi services operating in the area that provide door-to-door transportation for visitors and locals alike. For those who prefer to drive themselves around, there’s plenty of parking available throughout the town. Car rental companies can also be found at the local airport, making it easy for travelers to explore all that Great Bend has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Great Bend takes 15.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Great Bend get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 25.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit