Clarkston, GA is a small city located in DeKalb County, Georgia. The town has a population of around 7,500 people and offers its residents the convenience of public transportation. The MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is the primary source of public transportation in Clarkston. It operates buses and rail service throughout Metropolitan Atlanta, including Clarkston. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that provide services to and from the town as well as nearby areas. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, Interstate 285 runs through Clarkston making it easy for commuters to travel downtown or up north towards Sandy Springs. Furthermore, there are several bike paths which provide citizens with an ideal way to commute or simply enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident of Clarkston, you can be sure that there are plenty of options when it comes to transportation in this vibrant community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Clarkston takes 36.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Clarkston get to work:
- 52.0% drive their own car alone
- 29.4% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 11.4% take mass transit