Homer, Georgia is a small town located in Banks County with its population just under 1,000 people. Despite its size, Homer offers several transportation options for its citizens and visitors. The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority offers bus service to Athens, Gainesville and Atlanta for residents of Homer and the surrounding area. Additionally, there is an Amtrak train station in nearby Jefferson where passengers can board a train to their destination. For those wanting to drive, US 129 runs through the town connecting it with other major cities such as Athens, Gainesville and Winder. There are also several taxi services available in Homer for visitors who need to travel locally or to nearby towns. With all these different forms of transportation, it’s easy to get around Homer and the surrounding area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Homer takes 27.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Homer get to work:
- 89.7% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit