Archer, FL is a small, rural town located in Alachua County. Although the town is small, there are still several transportation options available for local and visiting residents. For intercity travel, Gainesville Regional Airport provides air travel to and from the area. Additionally, Archer Station offers Amtrak service connecting Archer to Jacksonville and Birmingham with daily trains throughout the week. For those seeking public transit within Archer itself, the city operates an on-demand shuttle service that can be used by residents and visitors between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. The shuttle can be requested for rides anywhere in town with no additional fare cost to riders. While the limited operating hours may be inconvenient for some travelers, it still provides a convenient way to get around town without having to drive yourself or rent a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Archer takes 21.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Archer get to work:
- 89.7% drive their own car alone
- 3.1% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit