Parkston, SD is a small town located in Hutchinson County in the southeastern part of South Dakota. Although the population of Parkston may be relatively small, there are still several transportation options available for those living in and visiting the area.
The main form of public transportation available in Parkston is through Tripp-Delmont Transportation. They offer daily bus routes to nearby cities and to Sioux Falls on days when ridership warrants it. Greyhound buses also travel through Parkston, making regular stops at The Little Store Travel Center. For those needing to get around within Parkston itself, there are several taxi services available as well as an active Uber presence.
Parkston is also conveniently located near two major airports - Sioux Falls Regional Airport and Omaha's Eppley Airfield - both of which are just over 90 minutes away by car or bus. There is an Amtrak station nearby in Mitchell that serves as another option for those who need longer distance travel accommodations.
Overall, Parkston residents and visitors have access to several transportation options that make life in this small South Dakota town convenient and accessible.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Parkston takes 16.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Parkston get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit