Are you considering moving to one of the Twin Cities and worried about the commute? Don’t worry, Minneapolis and St. Paul are wonderful places to live and work with lower commute times compared to places in the United States where the traffic is truly terrible like Los Angeles or New York City.

When is the best time to travel?

According to TripSavvy, the morning rush hour will be at its worst around 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The evening rush hour starts decently early at around 4 p.m. and peaks at 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Just be aware of large events in either city, that will make the commute even longer. If you don't want to drive, check METRO Transit Line, which will get you between the two cities in about 45 minutes.

Driving during winter

Winter in the Twin Cities can be beautiful if you know how to drive in the snow. It's a good idea to slow down and allow plenty of time for your journey in the winter. Remember to make sure your car is completely clear from snow before driving on any roads. It can be dangerous to yourself and other drivers to have snow and ice on your vehicle. It may be faster to take the light rail or leave at a different time if the weather isn’t great.

But hey! Snowy days also means snowshoeing and ice fishing then snuggling up to a fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa!

Drive a commuter car

Look for vehicles that are meant for driving in all weather conditions, rain, snow or sunshine. Finding a car that is both fuel efficient and weather-proof will make your commute between the Twin Cities effortless.

Enjoying your travel time

If you’re spending nearly an hour in your car each day, you might as well be enjoying it. Download an audiobook and put it on your Bluetooth speakers in your car. You can also use this time to set goals for today. Think about you want to get done and use a voice recorder to list down what you're thinking.

Commuting between the Twin Cities is easy as long as you are prepared with the right vehicle and keep an eye on the weather. No one likes sitting and traffic, and hopefully these tips made you hopeful that the commute between the Twin Cities is worth it.