The Great Bend, KS Metro Area has a number of transportation options available for its residents. The public transportation system consists of two local bus routes provided by the Central Kansas Public Transit (CKPT). These routes provide regular service throughout the city and its surrounding areas, as well as a connection to larger cities such as Wichita and Topeka. The CKPT also offers door-to-door Dial-A-Ride services for those who are unable to use the fixed route buses or are unable to travel on their own. Additionally, there is an airport in Great Bend that offers flights to several major cities across the country and international destinations, making it easy for people to travel from and to the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Great Bend Metro Area takes 17.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Great Bend Metro Area get to work:
- 82.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit