The Topeka, KS Metro Area is home to a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The city has an extensive public bus system operated by Topeka City Transit Authority with dozens of routes covering the entire metropolitan area, making it easy to get around town. The Greyhound bus line also makes regular stops in the city for those wanting to travel by bus to other parts of Kansas or beyond. For those who prefer to drive themselves around town, there are plenty of taxi services available as well as Uber and Lyft ride-sharing programs. Additionally, Amtrak provides both long and short distance train services from Topeka's historic Billard Depot. With so many options available, getting around in the Topeka area has never been easier!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Topeka Metro Area takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Topeka Metro Area get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit