Boyd, WI is a small rural community located in the western part of Wisconsin. The population of Boyd is about 700 people, and most residents commute within the town for work or other errands. Despite the small size of the town, there are plenty of transportation options available to those who live in Boyd.
Public transit in Boyd consists of the Kestrel Bus service, which is an on-demand service that operates from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. It has two routes that serve various areas around town and allows for easy access to stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Kestrel also provides service to larger towns and cities such as Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire. Additionally, there are taxi services available in Boyd for traveling short distances or for going further away. There are also Pierce County Transit buses that run from Menomonie to St Paul twice a day on weekdays.
For those who prefer their own transportation, many residents rely on their own vehicles as they have easy access to major highways such as I-94 and US Highway 53. Additionally, the local airport offers commercial flights to nearby cities such as Minneapolis/St Paul and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. All these options provide convenient access for residents of Boyd and make it easier for them to travel both locally and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Boyd takes 25.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Boyd get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit