Macon, GA County is served by several transportation options for local residents and visitors alike. Public transit in the county is provided by the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, which offers fixed-route bus services throughout the region. For those seeking a more comfortable commutation option, the Georgia Commute Options program provides information about carpools, vanpools, teleworking and biking to work. There are also many taxi and limo services available to take you where you need to go. Macon-Bibb County also has access to nearby airports in Atlanta and Savannah if you’re looking for a quick getaway. The county also offers a variety of walking trails that weave around town and provide ample opportunities for exercise or just getting out of the house. Residents looking for a more cost effective way to travel can benefit from discounted fares on Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains from locations close by. With all these different transportation options, Macon-Bibb County is well connected with whatever their needs may be.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Macon County takes 27.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Macon County get to work:
- 74.7% drive their own car alone
- 14.0% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit