Independence, KS is a small city located in southeast Kansas with a population of 8,637 people according to the 2019 United States Census. Despite its size, Independence offers a variety of transportation options for both the locals and visitors. Public transit is provided by Tulsa Transit Authority which provides bus service to Tulsa International Airport and other nearby communities. There are also regular shuttle services available from neighboring towns such as Coffeyville, Oswego, and Arkansas City. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are several local taxi services available as well as car rental companies located within Independence for convenient access to any location. Additionally, it's possible to find rideshares from local residents who can take you around the city or even outside of it. All these transportation options make it easy and convenient for anyone to get around Independence quickly and safely.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Independence takes 15.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Independence get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 14.9% carpool with others
- 1.0% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit