Alpharetta, GA Commuting


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Alpharetta, Georgia is a vibrant city located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. It is home to many businesses, events, and attractions that make it an ideal place to live or visit. As the city continues to grow and develop, so too does its public transportation options. Alpharetta is serviced by two different MARTA bus routes, both running at convenient times throughout the day. The city also provides an extensive network of bike lanes and sidewalks for cyclists and pedestrians alike. For those looking to commute into downtown Atlanta, there are multiple shuttles that run from Alpharetta to various stops around the city. Additionally, car sharing services such as Zipcar and Car2Go offer affordable ways for locals and visitors to get around town with their own personal vehicle. With all these different options available, it's easy for residents of Alpharetta to get around safely and efficiently in style!

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Alpharetta takes 27.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Alpharetta get to work:
- 77.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 12.2% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationAlpharetta, GeorgiaUnited States
  28.226.8
  Commute Mode
  65.3%73.2%
  4.3%8.6%
  1.1%4.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  1.4%2.5%
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Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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