Barton, KS County offers a wide variety of transportation options for its citizens. Public transit is provided by the local public bus system which has over 12 routes providing access to nearby cities and towns. Riders can purchase tickets for any route at the main station in the county seat. The Barton County Transit Authority also offers subsidized fares for seniors, disabled riders and students. Additionally, the county provides various bike paths and trails which are popular among cyclists. These paths provide access to many of the attractions throughout the county such as parks, shopping centers, downtown areas, and even other counties. For those needing more specialized transit options, transportation services like Uber and Lyft are available in Barton County as well. Finally, taxi services are also available throughout the county should they be needed. With all these different forms of public transport available in Barton County it's easy to get around town without having to drive your own car or take a long-distance trip.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Barton County takes 17.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Barton County get to work:
- 82.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit