Prescott, AZ is a mid-sized town located in central Arizona with a population of just over 45,000. Despite its size, Prescott has an impressive variety of transportation options available to its residents. The Yavapai Regional Transit (YRT) offers fixed route bus services throughout the city, making it easy to get around without a car. For those who do own cars, Interstate 17 provides quick access to major cities like Phoenix and Flagstaff. Taxis operate throughout the city as well, offering quick and convenient rides for travelers. For visitors who wish to explore the area’s natural beauty on foot or by bike, there are numerous trails and paths that traverse Prescott’s scenic hillsides. All in all, Prescott is quite well connected when it comes to transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Prescott takes 18.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Prescott get to work:
- 74.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 7.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit