Sparta, IL 62286 is served by a variety of public transportation options making it convenient for residents and visitors alike to get around. The City of Sparta operates its own system of city buses throughout the area. Additionally, the St. Clair County Transit District provides free bus service within the city limits and several routes connecting nearby cities such as St. Louis and Belleville. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the I-55 highway runs through town and there are plenty of nearby airports including MidAmerica St. Louis Airport located just thirty minutes away from Sparta.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sparta (zip 62286) takes 24.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sparta (zip 62286) get to work:
- 85.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit