Butler, MO County provides a variety of transportation options for its citizens. A public bus system is available throughout the county, and these buses are run by the Butler Area Rural Transit (BART) system. Public transportation is an affordable option for residents to travel around the county or even to nearby cities like Joplin or Springfield. The BART system also offers shuttle services from certain areas in the county, such as from Butler to West Plains. For those who need quick access to other towns and cities there are several cab companies that service the county with taxi services. Additionally, many people in Butler take advantage of carpooling and ridesharing opportunities when getting around town or out of town. All these forms of transportation make it easier to get around this area and make travel more manageable for residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Butler County takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Butler County get to work:
- 80.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.5% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit