Sparta, Wisconsin is a small city located in Monroe County. With a population of just over 8,000 people, the city has a small-town feel with plenty of local amenities. Despite its size, Sparta provides visitors and residents alike with several options for public transportation. The Sparta Area Transit System (SATS) offers bus service to various destinations within the city limits as well as trips to La Crosse and Tomah. Additionally, there are taxi services available throughout the city. For those looking to traverse greater distances outside Sparta, Greyhound Bus Lines provides access to other cities throughout the state as well as some national locations.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sparta takes 18.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sparta get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit