Phillips County, Arkansas is located in the east central part of the state and has a total area of 744 square miles. Although it is fairly rural, there are still transportation options available for those living in the county. The Phillips County Regional Airport offers flights to nearby cities and larger airports throughout the state and nation. Amtrak's City of New Orleans train line also serves the county with stops in Marianna and Helena-West Helena. For ground transportation within Phillips County, there are many taxi companies that provide service for locals as well as those visiting from outside of the area. Additionally, public bus service is provided by Delta Express Tours which depart regularly from Stuttgart, Arkansas to other cities in eastern Arkansas. With these various transportation options available, residents of Phillips County have access to convenient travel both inside and outside of their area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Phillips County takes 18.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Phillips County get to work:
- 75.8% drive their own car alone
- 17.8% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit