Granite City, IL Commuting


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Granite City, IL is located just a few miles northeast of St. Louis and is an important transportation hub for the region. The city has several public transportation options available for locals and visitors alike. One of the most popular forms of transportation in Granite City is the MetroLink light rail system, which connects the city to St. Louis and other nearby cities. Additionally, there are numerous bus routes throughout the city that can provide visitors with efficient and affordable access to attractions and destinations around town. For those looking for a more personalized experience, taxi services are also available in Granite City. These services provide an easy way to get around town with added flexibility and convenience. No matter how you plan on getting around, Granite City has something to offer in terms of public transportation!

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Granite City takes 23.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Granite City get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 4.6% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationGranite City, IllinoisUnited States
  22.626.8
  Commute Mode
  82.2%73.2%
  8.2%8.6%
  2.6%4.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  0.2%2.5%
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Over 10 years ago

Fair, Cost of living average , close to St. Louis Attractions, air quality poor, steal mill causes lots of respiratory illness. Water qualty used to be above average til  More

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Over 15 years ago

Granite City is not a bad place to live. The smell of the steel plants is annoying sometimes. There is rarely a day go by that you don't here sirens going down the  More

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