St. Louis County, Minnesota has a variety of public transportation options for its citizens to choose from. The county is home to the Duluth Transit Authority which provides bus service throughout the county and connects with other modes of transportation, such as Greyhound and inter-city buses. There is also Northland Area Transportation System (NATS), which serves residents in northern St. Louis County with dial-a-ride services and operates over thirty bus routes throughout the county. In addition, SuperOne offers low cost fares intended for seniors and those on fixed incomes traveling within the county. For commuters, there are two Amtrak stations located in the county providing access to Chicago and Duluth areas. Taxis are also available in St. Louis County to provide alternative mode of transportation for those who need it most. With all these options available, residents can enjoy easy access to all parts of the county without having to worry about driving or parking their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in St. Louis County takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in St. Louis County get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 2.3% take mass transit