Starr County, Texas is located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. It is a small area with many rural communities. As such, public transportation options are limited and geared primarily towards the larger cities in the county rather than smaller towns. The Starr County Transit Authority provides bus service to and from certain cities within the county, including Roma, Rio Grande City, and Falcon Heights. Taxi services are also available throughout Starr County, which provide convenient transport to and from locations across the county. For residents looking for an alternative way to get around, ride-sharing services are available as well. Additionally, Starr County offers a Dial-A-Ride service that provides door-to-door transportation for those who qualify based on age or disability status. All of these options help ensure that individuals living in Starr County have access to reliable transportation when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Starr County takes 23.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Starr County get to work:
- 69.0% drive their own car alone
- 20.2% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit