Santa Fe, TX is a small city located in the Galveston County in the state of Texas. Even though it has a smaller population, Santa Fe offers a variety of transportation options for its visitors and residents. Public transportation within the city is provided by two agencies - Galveston Island Transit (GIT) and Metro Bus. GIT operates fixed route buses throughout Galveston County including routes between Santa Fe and Galveston Island. The fares are very affordable with discounts given for seniors, students and persons with disabilities who live or study in the county. Metro Bus provides shuttle services to Houston Airport, Kemah Boardwalk, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort and other popular attractions around Galveston County. In addition to public transportation, visitors can use private vehicles or bicycles for traveling around the city as well as take advantage of ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft. With its wide range of transportation options, Santa Fe is an ideal destination for those looking for convenient ways to get around Texas' Gulf Coast area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Santa Fe takes 28.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Santa Fe get to work:
- 88.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.0% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit