Jonesboro, GA is a small town located in Clayton County about 25 miles south of Atlanta. Although it is small, there are still plenty of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. Public transportation in the area includes access to MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) buses and trains, as well as Paratransit services that provide door-to-door service for those with disabilities or limited mobility. The city also has several taxi companies and ride-sharing services including Uber and Lyft that offer convenient options for getting around town. Additionally, many residents of Jonesboro use their own personal vehicles to commute to work or different areas within the city. With all the available public transportation options in this small Georgia town, it’s easy for people to get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jonesboro takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jonesboro get to work:
- 74.1% drive their own car alone
- 14.0% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 3.9% take mass transit