Merkel, TX, is a small city located in Taylor county with a population of about 2,000 people. Although the town is small, it offers various transportation options for its residents and visitors. Public transportation in Merkel includes taxi services, car rental agencies, and Greyhound bus service. Taxis are available to take passengers anywhere within the city limits or nearby areas. Car rental companies provide a variety of vehicles to meet individual needs and Greyhound provides daily bus services from Merkel to other cities in Texas. Additionally, those who own their own vehicles can get around easily with public roadways throughout Merkel and access to Interstate 20 just 5 miles away. This makes it easy for both locals and visitors to explore surrounding areas while they are in town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Merkel takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Merkel get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit