St. Francois County, Missouri is served by several transportation options for its residents. The most accessible form of public transportation in the area is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) bus system which provides both intercity and intracity services throughout the county. In addition, there are a variety of local taxi and ride-sharing companies that provide affordable fares for short trips around town or to major cities such as St. Louis or Kansas City. For those wishing to travel further distances, Amtrak’s Texas Eagle route goes through St. Francois County making it easy to reach larger towns and cities along the route. Additionally, Greyhound Lines offers bus services from nearby towns to major destinations such as Chicago and Las Vegas. Lastly, for commuters who prefer to drive themselves, St. Francois County has an extensive network of roads serving all parts of the county including rural areas. With these various transportation options available in St. Francois County, residents have plenty of options to get around town or out of town with relative ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in St. Francois County takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in St. Francois County get to work:
- 84.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.6% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit