Scott County, Minnesota offers a wide variety of public transportation options for residents. The county is served by the third-largest transit system in the state, Metro Transit. It operates buses and light rail lines that provide convenient access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Additionally, METRO Mobility provides door-to-door service throughout Scott County for those with disabilities. Those looking to commute outside of the county have access to an intercity bus line operated by Jefferson Lines, which provides service between downtown Minneapolis and towns throughout the county. Other local public transportation options include Scott Area Community Transportation (SACTA), which serves senior citizens and people with disabilities in the area; SouthWest Transit, which provides commuter express buses to Minneapolis; and Plymouth Metrolink, which offers connections between several cities within Scott County. Lastly, taxis are available in most towns within the county for those needing a lift around town or from one city to another.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Scott County takes 26.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Scott County get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 1.8% take mass transit