Olathe, KS is a vibrant community with plenty of public transportation options. Olathe is served by Johnson County Transit (JoCo) which provides local bus service throughout the city. The JoCo system has routes that cover most of the city, with stops at major shopping centers, hospitals, and other points of interest. Additionally, there are several taxi companies operating in Olathe and Uber and Lyft are available for convenient rides around town. Those who need to travel outside of the city can take advantage of Amtrak’s Missouri River Runner from nearby Overland Park which takes them directly to Kansas City or even Chicago. Travelers looking for air travel can use Kansas City International Airport (KCI), located about 30 minutes away in Kansas City, MO. With its many transportation options, Olathe offers residents and visitors alike a wide range of ways to get around town or beyond!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Olathe takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Olathe get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit