Osawatomie, KS is a small town located in Miami County with a population of about 4,350. While the city itself is small, there are several transportation alternatives that make getting around convenient for its residents. Public transportation options in Osawatomie include a fixed-route bus service operated by the City of Osawatomie and available to all residents free of charge. The buses run weekdays from 6am to 5pm and provide access to local businesses and other destinations throughout the city. Additionally, there are several ride share services available including Uber and Lyft which offer an additional affordable option for getting around Osawatomie. There is also Metrolink, a regional public transportation network that provides access to neighboring towns and cities such as Paola as well as Kansas City International Airport. With these varied options for public transportation, Osawatomie residents have plenty of ways to get around town without having to drive their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Osawatomie takes 27.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Osawatomie get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit