Clemson, SC is a small city located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has an estimated population of 15,000 people according to the US Census Bureau in 2019. The city is home to Clemson University, which has over 25,000 students and staff. For those needing transportation around town or for commuting to other locations, there are many options available in Clemson.
One of the main transportation choices is the CATbus (Clemson Area Transit), which provides service throughout the city as well as connecting riders to nearby cities such as Anderson, Seneca and Pendleton. The CATbus operates seven days a week with routes running every 30 minutes between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m during weekdays, and 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m on Saturdays and Sundays. Also available in Clemson are several taxi services as well as ride-hailing companies such as Uber or Lyft for convenient on-demand service around town or to nearby destinations such as Greenville or Atlanta Airport. For those who prefer biking or walking, Clemson has several bike paths within the city limits that connect different parts of town making it easier to get around without having to take public transport or drive your own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clemson takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clemson get to work:
- 71.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 5.8% work from home
- 6.1% take mass transit