Powder River, MT County is a rural area with sparse public transportation options. The majority of commuters rely on private vehicles to get around the county, but there are some public transit options available for those who need it. The Powder River Public Transit System operates two bus routes throughout the county that connect riders to the towns of Miles City and Broadus. There is also an Amtrak train station in Miles City with service offered between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. Furthermore, several taxi services offer rides within the county limits for those who don’t have access to a car or prefer not to drive. Lastly, there are a variety of ride-sharing services that allow people to book rides within Powder River County and its surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Powder River County takes 16.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Powder River County get to work:
- 69.9% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 14.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit