Westwego, Louisiana is a small city located in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. While the city does not have its own public transportation system, residents can easily access public transit from other parts of the region. The Jefferson Transit operates two bus routes on weekdays and Saturdays that serve Westwego, with stops at Sala Avenue, Fourth Street, and Delacroix Road. The Regional Transit Authority also offers an express route to downtown New Orleans, as well as service to other suburbs like Metairie and Kenner. For those looking for alternative modes of transport, the city’s location near Lake Pontchartrain provides easy access to ferries that run across the lake. Additionally, taxis can be found around town and Uber or Lyft ride-sharing services are available throughout the city. With these options in place, getting around Westwego is easy and convenient for residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Westwego takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Westwego get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 16.4% carpool with others
- 0.9% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit