Providence, KY is a small city in the western part of the state with a variety of transportation options available. The city is served by both public bus transit and local taxi services. Public bus transit is provided by Transpo, which operates five daily routes throughout the city as well as one express route to Owensboro. In addition, taxis can be hired for door-to-door service or for trips to nearby cities. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several parking lots scattered around downtown Providence as well as plenty of street parking along main thoroughfares. For those wishing to travel outside the city limits, the nearest airport is located in Evansville, Indiana—a short 25 minute drive away. With a variety of transportation options available, Providence provides its residents with convenient access to all areas of the city and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Providence takes 23.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Providence get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 15.2% carpool with others
- 0.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit