Bogalusa, LA is a small city located in Washington Parish. It has a population of around 12,000 people and is located about an hour and a half from New Orleans. Despite its small size, Bogalusa is still served by public transportation. The bus service in the city is provided by Bogalusa Transit which runs buses along main routes throughout the city. For those traveling to nearby cities there are also Greyhound lines connecting Bogalusa with several major cities. Additionally, the nearest Amtrak station is about 35 miles away in Hammond which makes it easy to travel in and out of the area. Lastly, for those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of Taxis available that can provide transportation to places within and outside of Bogalusa. With all these options available, residents of Bogalusa have plenty of ways to get around town or beyond it with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bogalusa takes 25.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bogalusa get to work:
- 77.2% drive their own car alone
- 17.6% carpool with others
- 0.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit