Shiner, TX is a small town in Lavaca County located between Austin and Houston. Although it is a small town, Shiner does have some transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) runs a bus route from Houston to Shiner each day stopping at various locations in the town. Other public transportation options include taxi services that can take passengers to any destination they need to go. Additionally, several rental car companies are located within close proximity of the city providing further transportation options. Local residents keep their own vehicles for quick travels within the town or for longer trips outside of it. With these various forms of public transportation available, locals and visitors can easily get around Shiner with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Shiner takes 20.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Shiner get to work:
- 89.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.3% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit