The Joplin MO Metro Area has a wide variety of transportation options available for its citizens. Public transportation options include the Joplin Transit Bus, which connects to local neighborhoods and shopping areas as well as provides access to major employment centers. The area also has access to taxi services and ride share programs such as Uber and Lyft. For those seeking more independent forms of transportation, Joplin has multiple bike lanes and sidewalks that link neighborhoods with shopping areas and downtown locations. Finally, the closest airports are located in Tulsa, OK and Springfield, MO both within an hour drive of the city center. With all these transportation options, it's easy to get around the metro area quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Joplin Metro Area takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Joplin Metro Area get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit