Fontanet, Indiana is a small town located in Vigo County. It has a population estimated at 450 people according to the 2010 United States Census Bureau. Although Fontanet is a small community, it offers residents and visitors several convenient transportation options.
The closest airport to Fontanet is Terre Haute Regional Airport located about 7 miles away on U.S. 40 Highway West. This airport offers regional flights through Allegiant Air and United Express with service to cities including Orlando/ Sanford, Florida; Chicago O'Hare International Airport; and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport among others.
For those travelling within Fontanet or elsewhere in Vigo County, the local public bus system called the Vigo County Public Transportation provides door-to-door service to its residents Monday through Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. This includes trips for medical appointments, shopping and work commutes as well as transportation to other locations in the county such as nearby Terre Haute and Bloomington.
For those who prefer driving their own car or renting a vehicle, there are several rental car agencies nearby such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz Rent A Car which can be found both in Vigo County but also at the Terre Haute Regional Airport should they need more extensive travel outside of Fontanet or Vigo County itself. Additionally, ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available throughout the area making it an easy option for getting around town or going farther distances.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fontanet takes 19.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fontanet get to work:
- 89.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit