Obion County, TN is a rural area located in the northwest corner of the state and covers an area of approximately 473 square miles. Despite its relatively isolated location, there are several options for public transportation available in Obion County. The Obion County Public Transportation System offers a range of transportation services to local residents who need assistance getting around the county including door-to-door rides for medical appointments or shopping trips. This service is available as both scheduled and on-demand rides and is provided at no cost to passengers. Additionally, Obion County has a dial-a-ride service that allows passengers to book their own ride from any location within the county limits. Both services operate Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm and can be booked by calling 615-845-3760 or visiting obioncountypublictransportation.org. For those needing longer trips outside of the county, Amtrak's City of New Orleans provides train service from Union City station with multiple stops throughout Tennessee and Mississippi including Memphis, Nashville, Tupelo, Jackson, and New Orleans.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Obion County takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Obion County get to work:
- 87.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit