In Blackford, IN County, residents can take advantage of a variety of public transportation options. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) offers daily bus service from Montpelier and Hartford City to Fort Wayne and provides connections to other transit services. In addition, several taxi companies serve the county, as well as Uber and Lyft ride services. For those who prefer not to drive, there is also a Blackford County Transit System that operates Monday through Friday 8am-4pm providing access throughout the county for medical appointments, grocery stores, and other shopping or errands. For longer trips outside of the county, Amtrak's Cardinal Line stops in Muncie with service to Chicago or New York City. With all these options available, it's easy for those living in Blackford County to get around without relying on personal vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Blackford County takes 23.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Blackford County get to work:
- 85.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit