Lamar County, Texas is a community located in the northeastern part of the state. It is a medium sized county, with a population of around 50,000 people. The county offers residents and visitors a range of transportation options to get around. Lamar County has several public transportation systems available to help residents get where they need to go. The major public transit system within the county is the Lamar Transit System which provides daily bus routes throughout the area. Additionally, there are several taxi services running throughout Lamar County as well as rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft. In addition to these services, there are also several bicycle friendly roads and paths throughout Lamar County which encourage non-motorized transportation for those wishing to explore the area on two wheels. With all these different transportation options available in Lamar County, it's easy for residents and visitors alike to find a way to get from one place to another without having to rely on their own car or other means of private transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lamar County takes 20.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lamar County get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit