Pahokee, FL is a small town located just west of Lake Okeechobee. Despite its small size, it still offers a variety of transportation options for its citizens. The city has access to public buses and shuttles operated by Palm Tran Connect which provide daily services to and from the city. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several local car rental companies in the area including Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis. If traveling further afield, there are also Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport both within an hour away. Additionally, for those looking for more leisurely travel to explore the surrounding area there are plenty of boat tour companies offering sailing excursions on Lake Okeechobee or even fishing charters out in the Gulf of Mexico. With all these options, Pahokee residents have no shortage of ways to get around town or out into the wider south Florida region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pahokee takes 27.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pahokee get to work:
- 84.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.4% carpool with others
- 0.1% work from home
- 5.5% take mass transit