Alton, IL 62002 is a small town in Madison County with a population of around 27,000. As such, the public transportation options are limited but they do exist. The local bus system within Alton is operated by the Alton Mass Transit District (AMTD). This bus service provides door to door transit for seniors and disabled residents who are unable to drive themselves. Additionally, the City of Alton offers Dial A Ride services which provide connections to nearby communities as well as the St. Louis MetroLink light rail system. There is also a Greyhound Bus Station located in downtown Alton that can be used for travel to other cities and towns in Illinois and beyond. Residents of Alton have access to numerous resources that enable them to get around town as well as beyond without needing their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alton (zip 62002) takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Alton (zip 62002) get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit