The small town of Echo, MN (zip code 56237) is situated in the northwest corner of Minnesota near the North Dakota border. Due to its small population and remote location, public transportation options are limited in Echo. The only available public transportation option is a FronTran bus service that runs from Grand Forks, ND to Bemidji, MN which stops at several towns along the way including Echo. This bus service provides access to other towns and cities in the area for residents of Echo who wish to travel further than their small town. There is also a local taxi service for those who need it within Echo or immediate surrounding areas. With limited public transportation options, many people in Echo rely on walking, cycling or driving their own cars as means of transport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Echo (zip 56237) takes 17.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Echo (zip 56237) get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.0% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit