Altoona, KS is a small town located in Wilson County with a population of 66710. Despite its size, the city offers several transportation options including public bus services, car rental centers, and direct access to Interstates 35 and 135 allowing for easy interstate travel. The city also has two major airports nearby; the Salina Regional Airport and Manhattan Regional Airport, both providing regional flights to domestic destinations. Furthermore, the nearest Greyhound bus station is located around 45 minutes away in Emporia which provides affordable long-distance bus service between cities. Finally, people can always choose to drive their own cars as there are several easily accessible highways and byways throughout the area that provide direct routes to surrounding towns.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Altoona (zip 66710) takes 17.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Altoona (zip 66710) get to work:
- 75.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 9.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit