Sparta, GA is a small city located in Hancock County. The city is known for its unique history and culture. Despite its small size, the city offers a variety of transportation options for getting around the city and beyond. Public transportation within the city limits includes both taxis and buses operated by the Sparta Area Transit Authority (SATA). Taxis are available 24 hours a day and can be called or booked online. Buses offer regularly scheduled service throughout Sparta and to nearby locations, including airports in Atlanta, Macon, Savannah and Augusta. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several car rental companies operating in Sparta as well as private parking lots throughout the city. Finally, Amtrak also operates regular service from Sparta to nearby cities such as Macon, Albany, Gainesville and Milledgeville. With all these options at your disposal, getting around town or to other destinations is easy!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sparta takes 29.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sparta get to work:
- 89.2% drive their own car alone
- 4.9% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit