Rusk, TX is a small town in Cherokee County, Texas. While the town itself is quite small, it does offer numerous public transportation options for its citizens and visitors. These include local bus services operated by the Rusk Public Transit Department, as well as several intercity buses that run from Rusk to nearby cities like Tyler and Houston. A few different taxi companies are also available in the area for those who need quick trips around town or to nearby locations. For longer distances, trains are available from Rusk that provide service to Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and other larger cities around the state. For those who prefer to drive themselves around town or venture out of state, several rental car agencies are located close to Rusk’s downtown area. This plethora of transportation options ensures that getting around Rusk and beyond is never a problem!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rusk takes 24.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rusk get to work:
- 82.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.3% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit