Scott County, Missouri is a beautiful county located in the southeastern part of the state. As such, public transportation options are necessary to ensure citizens can get around easily and efficiently. Scott County offers residents several transportation options, including bus routes that travel throughout the county and connecting to nearby cities. The Scott County Transit Authority provides both fixed bus routes as well as demand-response service for disabled and elderly individuals who cannot access fixed routes. There is also an airport located in Scott County which offers commercial flights, charter flights, and general aviation services. For those needing to travel further away, Amtrak train services are available in nearby Cape Girardeau, making it easy for residents of Scott County to travel long distances quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Scott County takes 20.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Scott County get to work:
- 81.9% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit