Oxford, MS is a vibrant town with plenty of activities available for its residents. While the town does not have a large population, it offers an array of public transportation options to get around. The Oxford-University Transit (OUT) operates several bus routes throughout the city Monday through Sunday. For those needing to travel further afield, Greyhound and Amtrak both provide service from Oxford’s Bus/Train Depot located on Heritage Drive. Additionally, several taxi services serve the area including the Oxford Taxi Company and Yellow Cab as well as app-based ride services like Uber and Lyft so anyone can easily travel around town or make their way to nearby cities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Oxford takes 13.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Oxford get to work:
- 80.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit