Friendswood, TX is a small suburban city located near Houston in Southeast Texas. It has a population of around 40,000 people and is known for its strong sense of community. In terms of transportation options, Friendswood provides the public with extensive options that make it easy to get around town. The Galveston Island Transit provides bus service through Galveston County to Houston, while the Harris County Transit Authority also provides transit services to Galveston, Pasadena and other areas in the county. Friendswood also has multiple taxi companies and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. For visitors driving into town, they can access US Highway 59 or FM 528 for easy access to major highways and downtown Houston and other parts of Southeast Texas. With so many options available, getting around Friendly is easier than ever!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Friendswood takes 32.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Friendswood get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.3% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit