Burnet, TX is a small city in the Hill Country of Central Texas. The city has a population of about 6,400 people and is located in Burnet County. Although it is a small city, there are still many transportation options available for visitors and residents alike.
The most common way to get around the city of Burnet is by car. Many residents own their own vehicles and use them to get to work or run errands in town. There is also public bus service available through the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS), which operates five days per week from Monday – Friday connecting Burnet with other cities in the area such as Austin, San Antonio, and Georgetown. Taxis are also available for those who don't have access to personal vehicles.
For those looking to travel outside the city of Burnet, there are several transportation options including Airport Shuttles, Greyhound Bus Lines, Amtrak Railways, and Megabus Coaches. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the closest airport to Burnet with direct flights to major cities throughout the United States including Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York City and more.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Burnet takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Burnet get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 12.5% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit