Elbert County, Georgia is a small rural county located in the northeastern region of the state. Despite its size, the county offers an array of reliable public transportation options for residents. For those looking to travel within the county, Elbert County Transit provides local bus services throughout the area with multiple routes available Monday through Saturday. Additionally, there are several private taxi and ride-sharing services available in Elbert County such as Uber and Lyft that offer more flexibility for residents who wish to travel outside of the county. For long distance travel needs, Elbert County is conveniently situated just a short drive away from nearby airports such as Augusta Regional Airport and Athens Ben Epps Airport. These airports make it easy for residents of Elbert County to access surrounding cities and states with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elbert County takes 20.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elbert County get to work:
- 86.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit