Parsons, Kansas is part of the larger Parsons Metro Area and provides ample transportation options for its residents. The public transit system in the city includes bus lines operated by Tri County Public Transit Authority service that provide easy and affordable access to neighboring towns, as well as routes within the city. There are also several taxi services available including Yellow Cab of Parsons and Countryside Cabs. Additionally, there are several car rental companies located in the area such as Enterprise and Budget Rent A Car which offer daily and weekly rentals. Furthermore, Amtrak offers train service from nearby Pittsburg, KS allowing travelers to make convenient connections to other parts of the country. Residents of Parsons also have access to a variety of intercity bus lines offering transportation between cities in Kansas and Missouri. With all these different options available, it is easy for citizens of Parsons to get around in their own metro area or even farther afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Parsons Metro Area takes 15.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Parsons Metro Area get to work:
- 84.4% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit