Lee County, Alabama offers a variety of transportation options for those living in the area. Public transportation is provided by the Lee County Department of Transportation, offering bus service to Auburn University, and other local destinations. Within Auburn, there is a free trolley system that runs throughout the city, with stops at shopping centers, restaurants, parks and other areas of interest. For those looking to travel further out, there are shuttles from Auburn to Montgomery and Birmingham. Car sharing services like Zipcar are also available in Lee County for short-term or overnight trips. For those who prefer to walk or cycle, the county offers several dedicated bike paths and trails for cycling and walking enthusiasts alike. Finally, for convenience there are ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft available throughout the county. All of these options make it easy for locals to get around Lee County without needing their own car or relying on someone else’s vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lee County takes 22.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lee County get to work:
- 84.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit