Joaquin, TX is a small rural town located in Shelby County, Texas. The town itself is relatively small with a population of just over 800 people. However, despite its size, there are a number of transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The most popular form of public transportation in Joaquin is the Amtrak Thruway Service which runs multiple times daily between Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana. There are also bus services that run from various local towns to nearby cities like Dallas and Tyler. Additionally, there are a few Taxi companies based out of Joaquin that can provide transport to other towns and cities in the area. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, there are two major highways – Interstate 69 and US-59 – that crisscross through Joaquin providing excellent connections to larger cities in the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Joaquin takes 26.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Joaquin get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 7.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit