Waukesha, WI is a city located in the southeastern part of Wisconsin. As a result of its close proximity to larger cities such as Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago, Waukesha offers many transportation options for its residents. Public transportation in Waukesha is provided by the Waukesha Metro Transit system, which offers bus service throughout the city. The Waukesha Metro Transit system also has a paratransit service that provides accessible transit services for those with disabilities. Additionally, there are numerous taxi companies operating within the city and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in the area. For those who prefer to use their own car, Waukesha’s extensive freeway system makes it easy to get around town and into nearby cities quickly and easily. In addition to public transit options, Waukesha also has dozens of bike paths and trails throughout the city providing cyclists with safe routes for commuting or recreational riding. All these transportation options make getting around Waukesha a breeze!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Waukesha takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Waukesha get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit