Carson City, NV is a municipality located in northwestern Nevada. It offers its residents an array of transportation options for exploring the city and beyond. There are two bus companies that offer service to Carson City and surrounding areas: Carson City Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) and Mountain Rider Transit. RTC provides regular service throughout the county, connecting residents with local businesses, medical facilities, schools, as well as outlying destinations such as Reno-Tahoe International Airport and California’s Lake Tahoe. Mountain Rider also provides regular service throughout the county but additionally makes special trips to Lake Tahoe and Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Travelers can also take advantage of the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach which connects Carson City and Reno-Tahoe International Airport with stops along the way at several different Nevada cities including Virginia City, Fallon and Winnemucca. For those wanting to explore even further, there are several airports nearby including Reno-Tahoe International Airport which services both domestic and international flights as well as Minden-Tahoe Airport which services general aviation aircrafts. With such diverse transportation options available in Carson City, you can explore this beautiful area with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carson City takes 18.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carson City get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 12.3% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit