The Madison, WI Metro Area offers a wide variety of public transportation options for its residents. The city has one of the largest public bus networks in the country, with dozens of routes connecting each corner of the area. It also offers a free downtown circulator bus service that runs throughout downtown Madison. For those who prefer to take their own car, there are two major highways surrounding the city and over 800 miles of roads. Additionally, Amtrak's Empire Builder serves Madison daily with direct service to Chicago and Minneapolis-St Paul. Lastly, Dane County Regional Airport is located just outside of Madison and provides domestic air travel to many parts of the United States. With so many options available, getting around the Madison Metro Area is easy and convenient for all who live here.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Madison Metro Area takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Madison Metro Area get to work:
- 74.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 4.6% take mass transit