Fort Hood, TX is a US Army installation located in Killeen, Texas. It is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division, among many other units. The post covers 340 square miles and has access to extensive public transportation options. Public transit includes bus routes run by Fort Hood Transportation Corps (FHTT) and Capital Metro, which runs the CAPMetro express service from Austin to Killeen/Fort Hood areas. Additionally, taxi services are available for those who do not wish to use public transportation. For those who prefer private transportation, rental cars and ride-sharing services are also available. Therefore, residents of Fort Hood have multiple options when it comes to public transportation that provides reliable service for commuters travelling within and outside of Fort Hood's boundaries.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fort Hood takes 10.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fort Hood get to work:
- 54.5% drive their own car alone
- 17.5% carpool with others
- 6.4% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit