Galesburg, KS is a small town located in Ellsworth County. Despite its size, it has efficient public transportation options available for its residents. The city is served by the Ellsworth County Transit (ECT) system, which provides both fixed route and demand-response services. The fixed route service runs on Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5:30 pm and provides a safe and reliable option for those who need to get around Galesburg. The demand response service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to accommodate individuals with disabilities or special needs who are unable to access the fixed route service. Additionally, the ECT offers competitive fares for all of its services as well as discount programs for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and eligible low income riders. All of these transport options make getting around Galesburg easy and affordable.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Galesburg takes 16.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Galesburg get to work:
- 87.5% drive their own car alone
- 3.6% carpool with others
- 7.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit