Indian River County is located along the Atlantic Coast of Florida and provides easy access to many different transportation options. The county’s main roads are I-95, U.S. 1, and County Road 510, which provide easy access to Orlando, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville and other major cities in the state. Public transportation within Indian River County is provided by Votran, a public transit system operated by the county government. Votran buses run between Sebastian and Vero Beach Monday through Saturday with routes extending out to Fellsmere during peak hours and stops at popular shopping centers such as Walmart, Publix, Target and much more. Additionally, there are bus connections available from Indian River to Ormond Beach in Volusia County as well as service to Melbourne International Airport for those who wish to fly out of the area. With its wide variety of transportation options available, Indian River County is an accessible destination for both locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Indian River County takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Indian River County get to work:
- 79.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 7.6% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit