Vanderburgh County, located in the southwestern corner of Indiana, is a vibrant and bustling county with plenty of transportation options available. The Evansville public transportation system consists of bus routes, shared ride services, and an airport. The CityBus provides fixed-route service on 15 routes throughout the city of Evansville and the surrounding area. It also provides paratransit service for those who are unable to use fixed-route buses due to a disability. The shared ride services include Vectren Go! and Dial-A-Ride which operate much like Uber or Lyft services. For air travel needs, Evansville Regional Airport serves as a hub for several regional airlines providing connections to major cities across the United States. With these various transportation options, Vanderburgh County residents have convenient access to travel within the city as well as around the country.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Vanderburgh County takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Vanderburgh County get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit