Newton, AR County is located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. Its rural setting means that public transportation options are limited. However, there are still some forms of transport available for those living in Newton and the surrounding areas. For example, the Ozark Regional Transit offers bus service on weekdays throughout the county. The buses run from 6:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays with stops at major highways and shopping centers. Additionally, Pulaski County Transit Authority offers dial-a-ride services from 8:00am to 4:30pm on weekdays in certain parts of Newton. People can make appointments for these services by calling their office or visiting their website. Despite having fewer public transportation options than larger cities, Newton and its surrounding area still have ways to get around without having to rely on private vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Newton County takes 30.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Newton County get to work:
- 77.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 5.1% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit