Franklin, KY County is located in south central Kentucky and is home to a population of over 18,000 people. The county offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors to the area. The public bus system, operated by the Franklin County Bus Service (FCBS), provides service throughout the county with regular routes covering major towns and villages. FCBS also operates scheduled express services that connect Franklin to other nearby cities such as Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green. For those who travel further distances, the Greyhound bus line provides service from several stops in Franklin to many destinations throughout the United States. In addition to these bus lines, travelers can take advantage of Air Evac Lifeteam’s air ambulance service which provides medical transportation from local hospitals in the county. Finally, there are several taxi companies servicing the area including Ace Taxi and Express Taxi that provide transportation within Franklin County as well as trips outside of the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin County takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin County get to work:
- 84.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit