Barrow County, Georgia is a small rural area with a population of about 72,000. Despite its size, there are still some transportation options available for residents living in the county. The most popular form of public transportation in Barrow County is the Winder-Barrow Community Connection bus system. This system offers service to many places throughout Winder and Barrow County, including shopping centers, schools, and medical facilities. There are also two other smaller bus systems that offer limited service around the county: the Auburn-Rutledge Connector and the Apalachee Regional Transit System.
For those looking to travel outside of Barrow County or beyond their local bus services, there are several nearby airports that offer daily flights to destinations around the country. Most notably, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is located only an hour away from Barrow County and provides access to many domestic and international destinations. Additionally, Athens Ben Epps Airport is located 30 miles away from Winder and offers regional flights throughout the Southeast United States.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Barrow County takes 33.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Barrow County get to work:
- 85.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit