Poteau, OK (zipcode 74953) is a small city located in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma. This small town offers minimal public transportation options, with two bus routes operated by Carlstar Group's Cimarron Valley Transportation. These two bus routes provide service to nearby cities including Fort Smith, Arkansas and Tahlequah, Oklahoma, as well as other rural communities throughout the region. The buses run on a daily basis and accept both cash and credit cards for fares. Additionally, Poteau is served by Hugo Shuttle which provides transportation to and from Hugo Airport in neighboring Choctaw County. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are two local taxi services that provide area-wide service. Additionally, both Greyhound and Jefferson Lines offer intercity bus service for trips outside of the Poteau city limits.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Poteau (zip 74953) takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Poteau (zip 74953) get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit