Watonga, OK is a small city in Blaine County located in the central part of Oklahoma. It has a population of around 2800 people and is known as the “Wheat Capital of Oklahoma” for its large wheat production. Despite its modest size, Watonga offers its residents a variety of transportation options.
Public transportation in Watonga includes two bus lines operated by Tri-County Transit that provide service to both the town and nearby cities. The first line operates between Watonga and Fairview with stops at Calumet, Geary, Hitchcock, Longdale, Omega and Oakwood along the way. The second line runs between Watonga and Okeene with stops at Canton, Cleo Springs, Dacoma, Isabella, Kingfisher and Loyal on the route. Both lines offer several trips daily Monday through Saturday.
In addition to public buses, there are also several taxi and ride sharing services available in Watonga including Uber and Lyft which are ideal for those who need transportation within the town or to nearby cities like Enid or Woodward. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles there are numerous gas stations in town as well as some car rentals companies such as Avis and Budget. All these options make it easy for people living in Watonga to get around without having to rely on their own cars or having to take lengthy trips outside of town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Watonga takes 17.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Watonga get to work:
- 80.7% drive their own car alone
- 7.6% carpool with others
- 7.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit