Gaston, Indiana is a small town with a population of about 1,500 people. Despite its size, Gaston has a variety of public transportation options available to its citizens. The most popular option is the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) South Shore Line which connects to cities such as Michigan City, East Chicago, and Hammond. In addition to the South Shore Line, Gaston also offers local bus service through Transpo and Interurban Rideshare. Transpo operates two buses in Gaston that provide rides to local destinations such as grocery stores, malls, banks and other establishments. Interurban Rideshare provides door-to-door service that can take you anywhere within the city for a nominal fee. Finally, if you are looking for a cheap way to get around town then you may want to consider taking advantage of Uber or Lyft services which are both available in Gaston.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gaston takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gaston get to work:
- 87.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit