Iola, KS is a small city in the state of Kansas with a population of approximately 5,700 people. Although Iola is not very densely populated, it does have some public transportation options available to its citizens and visitors. The local bus system, called Valley Transit, offers multiple routes throughout the county and provides connections to other nearby cities such as Emporia or Chanute. In addition, the city operates a Dial-A-Ride service for those who are unable to access the bus system but still need help getting around town. For those travelling long distances, Iola also has an Amtrak station that serves two daily train routes between Tulsa and St Louis. Finally, there are several taxi and ride-sharing services operating in Iola that can make trips within the city or out of town more convenient. All these transportation options allow residents of Iola and visitors alike to easily get around town or travel farther away from home when necessary.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Iola takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Iola get to work:
- 77.6% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit