Benson, ND County is a small rural county located in the north-central region of North Dakota. While it is a relatively small area, it still boasts an impressive number of public transportation options for its residents. Most of the transportation options are bus services operated by local agencies such as the Minot Area Transit System and The North Dakota Public Transit Association. These buses provide regular daily routes to most of the major cities in North Dakota, so people can easily access areas around Benson. Additionally, there are several taxi services that operate within the county which provide convenient transportation for those who need it. For longer trips, there are also several airports in nearby cities such as Grand Forks and Bismarck-Mandan International Airport that offer flights to other states and countries. All of these options make it easy for residents of Benson to get around without having to rely on their own personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benson County takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benson County get to work:
- 73.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 9.5% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit