Ellijay, GA is a small town in Gilmer County with a population of just over 1,600 people. As such, public transportation options are somewhat limited. The primary form of transportation for residents and visitors alike is by car. Ellijay is served by the Georgia Department of Transportation and is located on State Route 515 which runs north-south through the city center. The closest airports are in nearby cities such as Atlanta, Chattanooga and Dalton.
The Appalachian Regional Commission provides public bus service to Ellijay via a shuttle that runs from East Ellijay to Jasper twice per day Monday through Friday. This service stops at various locations throughout the city including Walmart, the Gilmer County Library and the local post office. Taxis can also be found around town for those who don't have access to their own vehicles or would prefer not to drive themselves around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ellijay takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ellijay get to work:
- 57.1% drive their own car alone
- 36.4% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit