Clayton, Missouri is a small bustling city located in St. Louis County. Due to its prime location, residents have access to a wide range of transportation options, making it easy to move around the city and beyond. The most popular option for Clayton locals is the MetroLink light rail system with seven stops throughout the area; these stops provide direct routes to downtown St. Louis and other surrounding communities. There is also ample public bus service provided by MetroBus servicing Clayton citizens with over 15 bus routes that traverse through downtown or the suburbs. Taxis are also readily available in Clayton as are rental cars and bike-sharing services like LimeBike and Ofo Bike Share. With all these different options, getting around Clayton and its nearby cities has never been easier.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clayton takes 16.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clayton get to work:
- 65.3% drive their own car alone
- 5.7% carpool with others
- 9.2% work from home
- 5.8% take mass transit