Central, Missouri offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The public transportation system in Central includes bus services operated by the Central Public Transit Authority. These buses offer routes throughout the city, connecting various neighborhoods and districts to one another. Additionally, there are taxi services available to those looking for an alternate means of getting around. For those who wish to explore beyond Central’s city limits, Greyhound and Trailways both offer long-distance busing to nearby cities and towns. Air travelers can use nearby Columbia Regional Airport or St Louis Lambert International Airport for their air travel needs. Furthermore, Amtrak provides rail service from Jefferson City to St Louis with stops in select locations in the area. All of these transportation options make it possible for people to move around Central and beyond with ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Central takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Central get to work:
- 87.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 6.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit