Tyler, TX Metro Area is well connected with public transportation options available. The Tyler Transit offers bus services on weekdays from 6:15 a.m. until 7:45 p.m., as well as Saturday service from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including seven routes that serve local and regional destinations in Smith County and nearby cities like Palestine, Henderson, Bullard, Whitehouse, Lindale and Van. Additionally, there is Tyler Taxi which provides door-to-door service within the city limits of Tyler for a flat fee of $8 per trip or $21 per hour for wheelchair accessible vehicles; the taxi services are available 24/7 through their website and app. Furthermore, there are also several ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft operating in the area which can be accessed through their respective apps or websites. These services provide flexible and convenient transportation options to those looking to explore the greater Tyler area without needing to drive themselves everywhere.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tyler Metro Area takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tyler Metro Area get to work:
- 83.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit