Foster County, North Dakota is a rural county located in the north central region of the state. Even though the county has a small population, there are still public transportation options available to its residents. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) operates a daily bus route that connects Foster County with nearby towns and cities. The MVTA also provides ridesharing services for those who may not have access to their own vehicle. For those who do have access to a car, there are several roads that lead into and out of the county so it's easy to get around. All of these options make it possible for people in Foster County to connect with other parts of the state and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Foster County takes 12.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Foster County get to work:
- 81.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit