Parke County, Indiana offers a wide variety of public transportation options for its citizens. Parke County is serviced by the Wabash Valley Regional Transportation District (WVRTD). This public transport system services areas across the region and includes local bus routes throughout Parke County as well as intercity bus services which provide access to nearby communities. There are also two taxicab companies in the county including Ace Taxi and Quality Cab. Those who wish to travel farther afield can utilize Amtrak's Cardinal Line which links Indianapolis, Illinois, and West Virginia. All of these transportation options make it possible for people living in Parke County to conveniently get around without depending on their own personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Parke County takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Parke County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit