Cumberland, KY is a small rural town located in Harlan County. Though it is small, there are still a variety of public transportation options available for residents and visitors. The city has two bus routes operated by the Harlan County Transit Authority which provide access to surrounding towns as well as connecting residents to their downtown jobs. For those who need more flexibility, the town also has several taxi services that offer reasonable prices for travelling short distances. There's also the Cumberland Mountain Bicycle Club which encourages biking both around town and on trails around lake Cumberland. Finally, for students or those without transportation, the Cumberland Area Community Center provides door-to-door rides free of charge during certain times of day. All these options make it easy for anyone in the area to get around town with ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cumberland takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cumberland get to work:
- 80.4% drive their own car alone
- 16.6% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit