Bath County, Kentucky is home to an array of transportation options. As a rural county, public transportation is limited but still available for those who need it. The county’s local bus system provides service for the elderly, disabled, and students at no cost. This service operates Monday through Friday with routes running from 8:30AM to 4PM in all areas of the county. For those looking to venture farther outside of the county, a few private taxi services are available as well. Additionally, members of the county can access regional bus systems such as Blue Grass Regional Transit Authority in Lexington or TransPlus in Bowling Green for further travel within Kentucky. Despite having limited public transportation options due to its rural location, Bath County still provides ample access to get around for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Bath County takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Bath County get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 12.4% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit