Clarkesville, GA is a small town located in the Appalachian foothills of North Georgia. Due to its small size, public transportation options are limited. The main form of public transportation available in Clarkesville is the Habersham County Transit System (HCTS). HCTS provides bus service throughout the county and also offers a Dial-a-Ride program for those with disabilities. For those wishing to make longer trips, there are several regional transit systems available including XpressGA and Georgia Regional Transportation Authority's Access Ride. Both offer bus services to nearby cities such as Gainesville, Cornelia, and Athens. Additionally, there are numerous taxi services that operate in Clarkesville and the surrounding areas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clarkesville takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clarkesville get to work:
- 89.3% drive their own car alone
- 0.6% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit