Union County, Georgia offers a variety of transportation options to its residents. The county is served by an extensive public transit system, The Union County Transit (UCT), which provides bus service throughout the county. It also operates a seasonal shuttle service that connects the county seat of Blairsville with other cities in the area such as Blue Ridge, Suches, and Dahlonega. UCT buses stop at all major business centers and shopping malls along their routes, making it easy for people to get around without having to drive themselves. In addition to UCT services, there are several private companies that offer car rental services as well as taxi services. Uber and Lyft are both available in parts of Union County, providing convenient on-demand transport options for local residents. Lastly, the Amtrak Silver Star train line stops at three stations within Union County: Blairsville Railroad Station, Gainesville Station, and Allenhurst Station. All of these transportation options make it easy for residents of Union County to get where they need to go quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Union County takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Union County get to work:
- 82.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.8% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit