In the small town of La Pointe, WI 54850, public transportation is limited but still available. The most convenient way to get around is by car as there are a variety of roads and highways that link the town together. There are also two taxi services in La Pointe, one operated by an independent company and another through Chequamegon Cab Company. The Chequamegon Cab Company provides 24/7 service and can take passengers anywhere in the region. For those who prefer to take the bus, there is the Bayfield County Transit System which operates throughout Bayfield County, including La Pointe. Buses run Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm. Additionally, the Douglas County Transit system has routes that run along Highway 13 from Superior to Iron River with stops in La Pointe. For those looking for an intercity travel option, Amtrak runs a train between Chicago and Milwaukee with a stop in Ashland offering service north towards Copper Harbor or south towards Wisconsin Dells multiple times a day.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in La Pointe (zip 54850) takes 16.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in La Pointe (zip 54850) get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 14.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit