Walton County, Georgia is located in the metropolitan area of Atlanta and is home to a variety of transportation options. Those living in Walton County have access to several modes of public transportation including bus, train, and taxi services. The county also has two major airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Additionally, there are many bike paths and trails throughout the county that provide residents with an active way to get around. The regional transit authority (MARTA) provides buses that travel through the county making it easy for commuters to reach their destinations. For those traveling out of town or even out of state, Amtrak offers train services between Atlanta Union Station and other cities across the country. Taxis can be found at local taxi stands as well as popular ride-sharing apps like Lyft and Uber. All these different transportation methods give Walton County residents plenty of options when it comes to getting from one place to another.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Walton County takes 32.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Walton County get to work:
- 82.3% drive their own car alone
- 11.6% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit