Preston, KS is a small town located in Rooks County with a population of just over 600. Despite its size, Preston is well-connected to the rest of Kansas and beyond through its public transportation options. The local bus service, operated by Central Kansas Public Transportation, runs two routes with over 20 stops throughout Rooks County. For those who wish to travel further, Preston has easy access to Greyhound bus services which provide connections to major US cities including Chicago, Denver, Dallas and more. Additionally, for those flying out of state or country there are several airports located within an hour's drive from Preston including Salina Airport and Hays Regional Airport. With all these public transportation options available, visitors can easily get around in and out of Preston without needing their own car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Preston takes 12.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Preston get to work:
- 94.0% drive their own car alone
- 4.5% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit