Great Falls, Montana is a city located in the northern part of the state, just east of the Rocky Mountains. The population of this city is 58,770 as of 2019. In terms of public transportation, Great Falls offers several options. The Great Falls Transit District provides two fixed routes—Route 1 and Route 2—which serve all areas within the city and provide service to nearby towns such as Belt and Cascade. There are also several taxi services available in Great Falls, including Albertson's Taxi and Red Cab. Additionally, Amtrak provides train service throughout Montana from its station in Great Falls, which makes travel to other cities in the state more accessible for those living in the area. Finally, there are multiple bus companies that serve Greater Falls with both national and regional routes. Greyhound is one example that connects passengers to destinations throughout Montana as well as across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. All of these options make it easier for residents and visitors to get around town or explore further afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Great Falls (zip 59404) takes 16.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Great Falls (zip 59404) get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit