Ashley County, Arkansas is home to many small towns and rural communities. There are no major public transportation options available in the county; however, there are still several ways for residents to get around the area. The Ashley County Transit Department offers door-to-door bus service for those needing assistance with transportation in the county. Additionally, there are a few taxi companies that will provide rides within the county for a fee. For short trips, carpooling is a great option and many local businesses will offer their employees discounts on ridesharing programs such as Uber and Lyft. Finally, Ashley County has an extensive network of roads that can be used by anyone with access to a vehicle for easy travel throughout the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ashley County takes 20.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ashley County get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit