Mermentau, LA is a small town located in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It has a population of just over 400 people with a majority being African American. As such, public transportation options are quite limited when compared to larger cities. The main form of transportation in Mermentau is by car or truck as there is no public transit system running through the town. However, taxi services are available and many residents often rely on these for trips into nearby towns and cities. The nearest airport is located in Lafayette, which is about 40 miles away from Mermentau. For long-distance travel, Amtrak operates trains from New Orleans to Lafayette three times a week. There are also numerous bus companies that offer direct routes between the two locations. In addition, some locals provide carpooling services to those who do not have their own vehicles or who can’t afford traditional forms of transport. With all these options available, getting around Mermentau and beyond is easily achievable.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mermentau takes 27.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mermentau get to work:
- 80.4% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit