Burke County, Georgia is a rural county located in the east central part of the state. It covers a total area of 678 square miles and is home to just over 20,000 residents. Despite its rural location, Burke County offers several public transportation options. The nearest major airport is located in Augusta, about 25 miles away, offering air travel for business and leisure trips. On the ground, local bus routes are operated by Augusta Public Transit with service to both downtown Augusta and other destinations throughout Burke County. For those who prefer more personal transportation options, taxi services are available as well as ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. Finally, bike lanes have been installed on some roads throughout the county to offer cyclists safe travelling routes between towns and attractions. With these various forms of public transportation, residents of Burke County can easily access all that this beautiful rural region has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Burke County takes 26.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Burke County get to work:
- 87.7% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit