Hardin County, Texas is a rural area located in the southeast corner of the state. It has a population of around 53,000 people, most of whom are spread out over the county's 1,075 square miles. For those living in Hardin County, public transportation options are limited but still available. The main option for travel within Hardin County is Downeast Transit, a non-profit organization that provides free local bus service to citizens and visitors of Hardin County. Downeast Transit operates three fixed routes serving five stops throughout the county. Additionally, several vanpool services operate throughout the county providing transportation to Broaddus Hospital and other locations. For those needing to travel outside of Hardin County, Senior Services of East Texas offers an interurban service which operates twice daily between Lumberton and Beaumont and has connections with Greyhound Bus Lines for long-distance trips. Those looking for more flexible transportation solutions can also take advantage of shared ride services such as Uber and Lyft which operate in many areas throughout Hardin County. With these public transportation options available, Hardin County residents have access to reliable and affordable travel within the county and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hardin County takes 28.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hardin County get to work:
- 86.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 1.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit