Van Buren County, Arkansas is home to a wide range of transportation options, from public buses and rail service to privately owned vehicles. The city of Fort Smith operates a public transit system that includes bus service, as well as the River Valley Connector commuter train. The bus system operates year-round throughout the city and its suburbs. It also offers express services on certain routes to better connect passengers to their destinations. The Fayetteville Shuttle provides regularly scheduled shuttle service between Fort Smith and Fayetteville, allowing passengers to travel easily between the two cities without having to drive. Private transportation options include car rentals, taxi services, ride sharing programs and more. For those looking for even more convenience, Van Buren County also has several private airfields along with several local airports in the area which offer regular flights within Arkansas as well as other states in the region. No matter what your transportation needs may be, there is sure to be an option for you in Van Buren County!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Van Buren County takes 27.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Van Buren County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit