Carson County, Texas is a large and growing county located in the northern panhandle of the state. With its rural setting, access to public transportation is limited but available. The primary form of public transportation in Carson County is the XIT Rural Transit System which provides bus service in the area. This service offers routes from Dalhart to Amarillo and Borger, with stops in various small towns along the way. Other options for public transportation include vanpools, carpools, and taxis. Carpooling is often arranged through local churches or businesses. Taxis are available within most cities and larger towns in Carson County but may be difficult to arrange outside of these areas. With limited public transportation options, those living in Carson County must rely heavily on their own vehicles or other forms of private transportation to get around.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carson County takes 19.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carson County get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit