Ruskin, FL is a small town located in the south of the state near Tampa Bay. The city has a population of around 24,000 people and offers a variety of amenities and attractions, including public transportation. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) system provides bus service throughout the area and connects Ruskin with other communities such as Brandon, Apollo Beach and Sun City Center. Additionally, Ruskin residents have access to regional transportation options such as the Coast Express Shuttle which takes passengers from Tampa International Airport to destinations throughout Manatee County. There are also several rideshare companies that offer service within Ruskin, providing convenient mobility options for those without their own cars or who are unable to drive themselves.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ruskin takes 29.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ruskin get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit