Pickens County, GA is a rural county located in the north-western part of Georgia. Despite being relatively small and rural, residents of Pickens County still have access to some public transportation options. The county is served by the Cherokee Area Transportation System (CATS), which offers regularly scheduled bus routes throughout the county. CATS also provides rides for medical appointments and shopping trips within the county. In addition, residents can hail a taxi or take advantage of ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, which are available within certain parts of the county. Finally, students will find that many schools in Pickens County offer free school bus transportation to various locations in the area. All these transport options provide convenient access to local attractions, businesses, and destinations for those living in Pickens County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pickens County takes 31.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pickens County get to work:
- 78.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 8.0% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit