Chariton, MO County is located in north-central Missouri and is home to just under 9,000 residents. Although the county is quite rural and spread out, there are some public transportation options available. The Chariton Regional Public Transportation System (CRPTS) offers a variety of services for the citizens of Chariton. It provides van service for seniors and individuals with disabilities as well as general public rides for those who don't have access to private transportation. CRPTS also has shuttle services that run from Milan, Kirksville, Marceline and Brookfield to key locations within Chariton County. Additionally, the CRPTS buses connect with the Northeast Missouri Rural Transit system that provides intercity connections to other counties within the state. This provides even more transit options for people looking to travel beyond Chariton County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chariton County takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chariton County get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 8.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit