Chalmette, LA is an unincorporated community located in St. Bernard Parish just outside of New Orleans. It has a strong sense of community and is home to a variety of businesses, restaurants and other amenities. With regards to transportation options, Chalmette offers residents public bus service provided by the Jefferson Transit Authority. It operates six bus routes throughout the community that provide access to local shopping centers, medical facilities, schools and parks. In addition, the nearby Louis Armstrong International Airport offers regional air travel from New Orleans for both domestic and international connections. Those travelling within Louisiana can also take advantage of the Amtrak rail service which runs through Chalmette station and connects to cities like Baton Rouge and Jackson. Residents can also benefit from ridesharing services such as Uber and Lift which are growing in popularity in Chalmette as well as nearby New Orleans.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chalmette takes 25.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chalmette get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit