Richmond, KY is a small city located in Madison County, Kentucky. Despite its size, Richmond has several public transportation options for its residents. The most common form of public transportation in Richmond is the bus system operated by the Madison County Public Transit Authority. This system provides regular routes of service throughout the city and connects riders to nearby cities such as Lexington and Berea. Additionally, there are a few taxi services available in Richmond, as well as ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. For those wishing to traverse longer distances, there are also Greyhound bus lines that go from Richmond to various cities across Kentucky. All these transportation options make it easy for Richmond's citizens to get around town or travel further afield with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Richmond takes 19.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Richmond get to work:
- 79.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit