Tarrant County, Texas has a wide range of public transportation options available for residents. The most popular form of transportation is the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T). This public bus system runs throughout Fort Worth and connects to Dallas and other surrounding areas. The system consists of over 130 buses running on 100 routes plus a special express route to Love Field Airport. Other forms of public transportation offered in Tarrant County include the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), which allows residents to ride between downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas, as well as regional trains connecting Fort Worth with other cities in North Texas. There are also several taxi companies operating within the county offering door-to-door service. For those who prefer to use their own vehicle, there are numerous highway systems providing access to downtown Dallas, Arlington, Mansfield, and many other towns and cities. With so many options available, it's no wonder Tarrant County is one of the most accessible areas in Texas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tarrant County takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tarrant County get to work:
- 82.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit