Alaska Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Alaska
Alaska Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
353,321
Population 16+
driving
76.9%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
9.7%
Remote Share
Public Transit
1.0%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Alaska Commute Mode Distribution
Alaska Historical Commuting Trends
Alaska Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 271,824 | 76.9% |
| Public transportation | 3,493 | 1.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,423 | 0.7% |
| Walked | 25,614 | 7.2% |
| Other means | 15,532 | 4.4% |
| Worked from home | 34,435 | 9.7% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Alaska
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 76.9% of workers in Alaska utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Alaska has increased significantly. Currently, 9.7% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 9.7% of workers in Alaska currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.