Montana Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Montana
Montana Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
540,910
Population 16+
driving
80.8%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
12.5%
Remote Share
Public Transit
0.6%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Montana Commute Mode Distribution
Montana Historical Commuting Trends
Montana Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 437,095 | 80.8% |
| Public transportation | 3,461 | 0.6% |
| Bicycle | 5,263 | 1.0% |
| Walked | 21,106 | 3.9% |
| Other means | 6,269 | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 67,716 | 12.5% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Montana
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 80.8% of workers in Montana utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Montana has increased significantly. Currently, 12.5% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 12.5% of workers in Montana currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.