Letcher County, located in southeastern Kentucky, is well-served by public transportation options. The area is served by Southeast Kentucky Transit which provides a range of both rural and urban services including Dial-A-ride, commuter express bus service and paratransit services. This public transportation system makes it easy to get around Letcher County by bus or van, allowing residents and visitors to reach their destination safely and quickly. Additionally, Letcher County also has its own airport with regular flights connecting the county to the rest of the region. This provides another convenient option for those who need to travel quickly or more conveniently than other forms of transportation. With these reliable transportation options, Letcher County is well connected and can easily be reached from all areas in the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Letcher County takes 25.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Letcher County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit