Denton, TX is a vibrant city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex offering a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The city is served by the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) which provides bus service, commuter rail services to Fort Worth and Dallas, as well as paratransit services for those with disabilities. DCTA also operates an on-demand ride sharing system called “Connect” that can be used to get around town quickly and easily. Additionally, the University of North Texas has its own campus shuttle system for getting around campus and connecting to DCTA bus stops for students and faculty. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles around town, there are plenty of parking lots and garages scattered throughout the city where you can leave your car while you explore everything that Denton has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Denton takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Denton get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 1.7% take mass transit