De Soto, Missouri is a small city located in Jefferson County with a population of approximately 6,400 people. Despite its size, the city provides ample transportation options for its residents. The city is served by several major highways including US Route 67/ MO Route 21 and US Route 61, making it easy for residents to travel in and around the area. Additionally, De Soto is served by several public transportation services such as Jefferson Lines bus service, Amtrak train service, and Community Ride Transit. The bus service operates three routes that run through the towns of De Soto and Hillsboro and connects to St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Amtrak's Texas Eagle line offers daily stops at the De Soto station with trips running between Chicago and San Antonio. Lastly, Community Ride Transit provides door-to-door public transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities in De Soto county allowing them to access nearby medical facilities or do errands without relying on private vehicles or walking. With these several public transportation services, De Soto provides its citizens with an accessible network of transportation options to meet their needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in De Soto takes 28.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in De Soto get to work:
- 88.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.7% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit