Fairfax, Oklahoma is a small rural community located in Osage County. The town is mainly serviced by private vehicles and there are few public transport options available. However, the city does offer a public bus service run by the Osage County Transportation Authority (OCTA). This bus service operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. It serves a variety of destinations including Tulsa, Ponca City, Sapulpa, and Pawhuska. OCTA also offers taxi services for those who prefer a more direct route. Additionally, Amtrak provides train services to Fairfax at least once per week. This station has been providing transportation in Fairfax since 1885 and today serves as an important connection between Tulsa and the rest of Oklahoma. For those who prefer air travel, the nearest airport is located 45 minutes away in Bartlesville and offers flights to most major cities in the United States. With these various options for public transportation, Fairfax residents can easily travel both locally and throughout Oklahoma.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fairfax takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fairfax get to work:
- 86.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit