Idalou, Texas is a small town located in Lubbock County with approximately 2,000 people. It has all the amenities of a typical small town including a few restaurants and a gas station. Despite its size, Idalou offers many transportation options to get around town or to other nearby cities. Local bus services are available for public use within the city limits and include stops at the city park, library, and various businesses. For those who prefer to drive, the major roads in Idalou offer easy access to nearby towns such as Lubbock and New Deal. Taxis are an option for those traveling a longer distance. The taxi companies serve Idalou daily and can be booked ahead of time for convenience. Lastly, there is also an Amtrak station located only seven miles away from Idalou which serves as an easy source of travel throughout Texas for visitors or residents alike. Thus, Idalou provides plenty of ways to get around no matter what one's preferred mode of transport may be.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Idalou takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Idalou get to work:
- 87.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit