Mount Sterling, KY is a small town located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. With a population of just over 6,000 people, it’s not too large and still maintains its rural charm. Despite its small size, Mount Sterling does have some transportation options available for those living there. For local transit, The City of Mount Sterling operates a bus system called the Mt. Sterling Transit Authority which serves the city with hourly bus routes from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Additionally, there are taxi services in the area as well as a few app-based ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft which offer rides for residents who need to get around town quickly or get to nearby cities like Lexington or Louisville. For those looking to travel further distances, Greyhound buses operate out of nearby Winchester while Amtrak rail service runs out of Lexington.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Sterling takes 18.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Sterling get to work:
- 73.8% drive their own car alone
- 17.9% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit