Emporia, KS is a small city located in the eastern region of Kansas. Despite its size, it offers a variety of public transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation in Emporia is provided by Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency (FHATA). FHATA offers a wide range of services including bus service, paratransit, and flag rides. The bus service runs throughout the city and surrounding areas on weekdays and Saturdays, offering convenient access to all parts of town. Paratransit provides wheelchair accessible transportation for those with disabilities or special needs. Flag rides are also available upon request to provide transportation to areas outside the regular bus routes. Additionally, there are taxi services available around the area to provide door-to-door service whenever you need it. All these options make getting around Emporia easy and accessible for everyone!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Emporia takes 14.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Emporia get to work:
- 75.9% drive their own car alone
- 14.0% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit