Lafayette County, Missouri is a rural area located in the North Central region of the state. Due to its small population and limited infrastructure, public transportation options are quite limited. However, there are a few travel options available within the county for those who need it. The first is the Lafayette County Public Transit (LCPT), which operates on Monday through Friday with two routes – one that covers the western part of the county and one that covers the eastern end. The transit system provides door-to-door service for seniors and people with disabilities as well as general public transportation for residents living along each route. Additionally, there are a few private shuttle services that offer transportation around Lafayette County for those who need it. These shuttles provide rides from cities in Lafayette County to larger cities including St. Louis and Columbia, as far away as Kansas City, and even to regional airports like Lambert International Airport in St. Louis or Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia. Lastly, there is a local bus service offered by Link-Systems International (LSI) which operates 24/7 offering riders access to six different destinations throughout Lafayette County such as major shopping centers, hospitals, universities, churches and more. Altogether these transportation options make up an important piece of infrastructure within Lafayette County allowing residents easy access to other areas of Missouri when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lafayette County takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lafayette County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit