Transportation options in Minnesota and South Dakota are varied and plentiful. In Minnesota, public transportation consists of light rail, bus systems, commuter rail service, taxis, and more. The Metro Transit system is the primary provider of light rail transit throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It includes two lines that span 26 miles from Minneapolis to St. Paul as well as many other branches that serve the surrounding areas. There is also a variety of bus services in Minnesota such as express buses, regional buses, local transit buses, and more. Additionally, there are several commuter rail services which connect Minneapolis and St. Paul with several surrounding suburbs. The Northstar Line connects downtown Minneapolis with Big Lake while the Green Line connects downtown Minneapolis with downtown St. Paul.
In South Dakota, public transportation mostly consists of public bus systems operated by local governments or private companies. There are also a few taxi services available in certain cities like Sioux Falls and Rapid City for those who need transportation within the city limits or to nearby towns or attractions. In addition to these services some counties may offer Dial-A-Ride programs which allow residents to call for door-to-door service to certain locations within designated areas at a discounted rate or even free of charge for some riders depending on eligibility requirements
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Minnesota takes 18.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Minnesota get to work:
- 0.0% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit