Carroll, GA County is located in the northwest region of Georgia and offers a variety of transportation options to its residents. Public transportation, including bus and rail services, are available in the county for those who wish to travel to other locations within the state or outside of it. The county is served by two major airports, Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) and Peachtree City-Falcon Field Airport (FFC). The county also has public bus service that can be accessed through multiple local companies, including Carroll Transit System (CTS). These buses provide regularly scheduled routes throughout the area and beyond. Additionally, Carroll County Public Schools offer free shuttle service between schools for students as well as after school activities. For those wishing to take their own vehicles, there are several highways that traverse the area including I-20, US 41/State Route 3, US 19/State Route 400 and GA 54. Finally, some parts of the county have access to Metro Atlanta's MARTA Rail system which allows them to commute quickly into the city center. Overall, Carroll County residents have a wealth of transportation options from which they can choose when travelling around or outside of the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carroll County takes 27.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carroll County get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 13.1% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit