Ottawa, KS County is located in the state of Kansas. It is a rural area with many smaller towns and cities scattered around it. The county has several public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. These include the Ottawa Transit System, which services the main city and surrounding area. It offers an array of services such as regular bus routes, ADA accessible paratransit services, shuttle services to local attractions & events, plus customized charter services to meet specific needs. Other public transportation options include airport shuttles to either Kansas City International Airport or Topeka Regional Airport; taxis; ride-hailing services such as Uber & Lyft; and Amtrak in nearby Lawrence. With so many options available, Ottawa provides convenient access to its residents and visitors alike!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ottawa County takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ottawa County get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 7.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit