Decatur, TX is a medium-sized town located in the northwest corner of Texas. It is a great location for those looking for a quieter place to settle down. Despite its size, Decatur has plenty of public transportation options available. The largest and most common form of transportation in the town is Wichita Falls Transit Authority which provides services including fixed route bus service, paratransit services, as well as the WFTA Commuter Vanpool Program. There are also taxi services available within the city limits and nearby communities such as Denton, Fort Worth and Dallas. For those looking to explore further outside of Decatur, there is an Amtrak station located less than 20 miles away providing access to cities along the east coast. Finally, there are several airports located close by with regular flights providing access to international destinations. All these transportation options make Decatur a prime location for anyone looking to visit or stay for an extended period of time.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Decatur takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Decatur get to work:
- 86.4% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit