Shawnee County, located in northeast Kansas and part of the Topeka metropolitan area, offers a variety of transportation options. The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (TMTA) provides local bus service throughout Shawnee County. Routes include the Hubline, which runs between downtown Topeka and Tecumseh Junction business park; the Eastside Connector, which travels east from downtown Topeka to Lake Sherwood; the Southside Connector, which runs south from downtown Topeka to Auburn Road; and the Westside Connector, which goes west from downtown to Kanza Park. All buses are wheelchair accessible and have bike racks for easy cycling during your ride. Taxis are also available in the area. Shawnee County residents can also use RideShare Kansas City for rideshare services in the metro area. Finally, Amtrak operates out of Topeka with routes including Chicago to Los Angeles and Denver to Kansas City. With all these options available, those living in Shawnee County can easily get around town or explore beyond!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shawnee County takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shawnee County get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit