Starke, IN County is a small rural area located in Northern Indiana. Despite its size, the county offers a number of public transportation options for residents and visitors. The Starke County Public Transportation Department (SCPTD) provides bus service in and around the county and can be used to commute to work, visit family or friends, and go shopping. The SCPTD has routes connecting all major towns within the county, as well as offering express services to larger cities such as South Bend and Chicago. Additionally, taxi companies are available in most cities within the county for door-to-door services. For those who prefer traveling by train, there is an Amtrak station located in Knox which offer daily departures to destinations like Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Finally, Greyhound Bus lines provide services for longer trips to states such as Michigan and Ohio. With all these options available, it is easy for anyone living or visiting Starke County to get around without needing access to a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Starke County takes 30.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Starke County get to work:
- 80.7% drive their own car alone
- 13.5% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit