Lubbock, TX County is fortunate to have a wide range of public transportation options available. The city operates two public bus routes in the county, the Red Line and the Blue Line, which are available from 6am to 9pm Monday through Friday. In addition, Lubbock also has a trolley service that runs from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on weekends. This service allows riders to explore downtown Lubbock and its surrounding areas. Moreover, the South Plains Regional Transit (SPRT) offers many services for those looking for more extensive transit options. These services include bus routes that connect Lubbock with certain cities located nearby such as Abernathy, Floydada, Muleshoe, Slaton and Tahoka. In addition SPRT offers paratransit services for persons with disabilities or older adults who may need additional assistance when traveling around town. All of these offerings make it easy for residents in Lubbock County to get around without having to use their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lubbock County takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lubbock County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.3% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit