Shelby County, Kentucky offers a number of public transportation options for residents. The Shelby Area Transit System (SATS) provides service throughout the county with a fleet of vehicles ranging from vans to buses. There is also a dial-a-ride service available for those needing special assistance, such as seniors or people with disabilities. In addition to SATS, the county is served by Greyhound bus routes which provide connections to cities and towns throughout the region. There are also two airports in the area – Louisville International Airport and Blue Grass Airport – both of which offer regional flights as well as connecting services to larger cities around the country. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there are highway systems connecting Shelby County with Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati and more. With these various transportation options available, Shelby County residents can enjoy hassle-free travel within the county and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shelby County takes 25.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shelby County get to work:
- 82.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit