Marion County is located in central Missouri and is known for its rural landscapes and small-town charm. Despite its rural location, it has ample public transportation options to suit all commuters’ needs. There are several bus routes that run throughout the county as well as train services from both St. Louis and Kansas City. There are also airports located in the nearby cities of Macon and Hannibal, providing air transportation options for locals who need to travel outside of Marion County. For those who prefer to use their own vehicle, there are plenty of roads with access to major highways including I-70, Highway 63, and Highway 24. All these transportation options make commuting around Marion county easier than ever before.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Marion County takes 18.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Marion County get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit