Bearden, Arkansas is a small rural town located in the center of Ouachita County. Despite its small size, it offers a variety of public transportation options to get around town and beyond. The most common option for getting around is by car, as most people living in Bearden own their own vehicle. However, those without access to a car have the option of using the Ouachita County Transit Systems bus service which operates throughout Bearden and other areas of Ouachita County. For those wishing to travel further afield, there are Greyhound bus lines that depart from Camden and El Dorado regularly and offer relatively inexpensive fares to other cities in Arkansas and across the country. Finally, for those who prefer to travel by air, there are two airports located within an hour's drive - Little Rock National Airport and Texarkana Regional Airport. Overall, Bearden offers a range of transport options for people to get around the town or even explore further afield.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bearden takes 22.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bearden get to work:
- 75.0% drive their own car alone
- 13.6% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 2.6% take mass transit