Gallatin County, Kentucky is a rural area located in Northern Kentucky with a population of 8,589 as of the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Gallatin County offers several public transportation options to its residents. The Greater Cincinnati Regional Transportation Authority (GCRTA) provides regular bus service to and from Cincinnati, allowing residents to conveniently travel for work or recreation. GCT also provides access to taxi and paratransit services that offer door-to-door transportation for those who cannot use traditional public transportation. For those who choose to drive themselves, Gallatin County has two main highways: US 42 and KY 227. There are also several state routes available for travel throughout the county. In addition, the county is served by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is located just 30 miles away in Covington, KY. With all these options, Gallatin County residents have easy access to reliable public transportation services that provide an important connection to nearby cities and towns.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gallatin County takes 29.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gallatin County get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 13.5% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit