Chester County, Tennessee is a rural county located in the southwestern part of the state. Despite its rural nature, public transportation options exist in Chester County for those needing to travel to larger cities or towns outside the county. The Jackson Transit Authority provides bus service throughout the county and as far south as Memphis, allowing residents access to employment opportunities outside their home county. For those who need private transportation solutions, there are several rental car companies available in Chester County as well as taxi services that are used to supplement the JTA bus routes. Additionally, Amtrak offers train service from Memphis which connects with other major cities and states around the country. With these many different public transportation options, Chester County residents have numerous choices for getting around and connecting with other parts of Tennessee.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chester County takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chester County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.3% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit