Hammond, LA is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana with a population of over 20,000 people. This city offers access to varied transportation options for its local residents and visitors alike. Public transit in Hammond is provided by the Greater Hammond Transit (GHT), which offers regular bus routes throughout the city as well as paratransit services for those with disabilities. Additionally, Amtrak's City of New Orleans line runs through Hammond and provides intercity rail connections to many other cities. For those looking for personal travel options, the airport located at nearby Hammond Northshore Regional Airport provides flights to various airports around the region. Lastly, numerous taxi and ride-sharing services provide transportation opportunities within the city limits of Hammond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hammond takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hammond get to work:
- 75.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit