Sesser, IL is a small town located in southern Illinois. It has a population of just over 1,700 according to the 2016 census. Despite its small size, there are still plenty of transportation options available for getting around in and out of the city. Public transportation includes multiple bus routes operated by both Sesser Transit Services and Franklin County Public Transportation Authority. These buses provide easy access to nearby cities and towns such as Carbondale, Mt. Vernon, Benton, West Frankfort, and Marion. Other public transportation options include Jefferson County Public Transportation offering weekly rides to nearby Marion Medical Center and Rend Lake College Health Clinic as well as special trips to various places throughout the year like shopping centers and state parks. For those looking for more flexibility than public transit can offer there are several local taxi services operating in Sesser that provide reliable service at reasonable rates. Overall, Sesser provides its residents with plenty of transportation options for getting around the town or visiting other areas nearby.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sesser takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sesser get to work:
- 78.2% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 7.9% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit