The transportation options in Clay, MN County are diverse and plentiful. There is a public bus service, called First Ride of Clay County, which serves the entire county with regular routes and provides free rides to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and students. For longer trips within the county there is a variety of taxi services available including Yellow Cab and Checker Cab. The Metro Area Transit Authority also runs buses that connect Clay to other neighboring cities like Fargo-Moorhead. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, Clay has several major highways running through it including US Highway 6 and MN State Highway 9. Additionally, cyclists can take advantage of many dedicated bike lanes and trails throughout the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clay County takes 18.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clay County get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 6.3% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit