Nashville-Davidson, TN is a vibrant and bustling city, with plenty of options for transportation. Public transit is an important part of the cityscape and there are several options available to residents and visitors. The Metro Transit Authority (MTA) operates a comprehensive network of buses and light rail that cover the entire city. The system includes thirty-two bus routes that connect downtown Nashville to all its neighborhoods and suburbs, as well as a light rail line that runs from Music City Central Station to Donelson. There are also several private shuttles that transport visitors around the city’s hot spots, such as Broadway and the Gulch. For those who prefer to get around on their own two feet, there is an extensive network of bike lanes throughout the city. Additionally, ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are widely available in Nashville-Davidson. With so many options available in one place, it's easy for anyone to get around in this vibrant metropolitan area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nashville takes 24.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nashville get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 5.6% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit