Galena Park, TX is a small city located in Harris County. It has an estimated population of 10,900 people and is part of the Houston metropolitan area. The city offers several transportation options for its citizens and visitors. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) operates bus services in Galena Park. There are also multiple taxi, rideshare, and limousine services available to take passengers around the city. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, there is ample parking around town as well as several nearby highways for commuters who wish to take advantage of easy access into downtown Houston or other surrounding areas. Galena Park also has a number of bike trails that offer residents an alternative form of transportation while they explore the beauty of the city.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Galena Park takes 24.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Galena Park get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 19.0% carpool with others
- 1.3% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit