Transportation options in Pima, AZ County are plentiful and varied. Public transportation is available in the form of SunLink, the Tucson region’s public transit system. This system includes both buses and the modern street-car which runs throughout downtown Tucson. SunLink also provides several express routes that make life easier for commuters who have to travel between major regions in the county. In addition to SunLink, other forms of public transportation include bike-share programs, ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, and walking trails located around the city. These services all make it much easier for those living or working in Pima County to get around quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pima County takes 24.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pima County get to work:
- 76.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 2.7% take mass transit