Reno, NV, is a vibrant city located in the state of Nevada. It offers a wide range of services and amenities including public transportation options. The Reno-Sparks area boasts an extensive bus system provided by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). The RTC operates routes throughout the city and to neighboring areas such as Sparks, Incline Village, and Carson City. It also provides express service to Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center and outlying communities including Silver Springs. The RTC’s buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts for disabled passengers and are free for those under 18 years of age or over 65 years old. Additionally, the RideShare program allows passengers to travel between any two points in Washoe County for a flat fee of $2 dollars per ride. Furthermore, those who have access to cars can take advantage of Zipcar's car-sharing program which offers hourly rentals at discounted rates. For those who wish to travel further away from Reno, two Amtrak trains make daily stops at the downtown Amtrak station providing service both southbound to Las Vegas and northbound toward Oregon or Washington. This variety of transportation options ensures that those living or visiting Reno can conveniently get around the city without having to worry about finding parking or waiting for long periods of time on buses or trains.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Reno takes 19.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Reno get to work:
- 76.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.5% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit