Russell County, Alabama offers its citizens a variety of transportation options. Located in southeast Alabama, the county is well-connected to other major cities within the state and beyond. Public transit is available through Russell Regional Transit Authority, which provides bus, paratransit, and shuttle services for residents. The county also has an extensive network of highways and roads linking nearby towns and cities, including US 31 south to Phenix City and east to Eufaula; US 431 north to Auburn; US 82 west to Montgomery; and AL-169 north to Columbus. For those who prefer train travel, Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer serves Phenix City from Oklahoma City with stops in Opelika and Tuskegee. Furthermore, there are two airports located within the county – Hurtsboro Municipal Airport and Cagle Airfield – that cater to private aircraft use. With these various options available for public transportation, Russell County is well-equipped for getting around the area with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Russell County takes 24.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Russell County get to work:
- 86.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.5% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit