Greenup County, Kentucky is located in the northeastern corner of the state and has a population of around 35,000. Despite its smaller size, Greenup County offers plenty of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. The county is served by several public bus routes provided by Ashland Transit Authority. These buses run daily throughout the county providing access to many towns and cities in the area. Additionally, Greenup County is serviced by multiple taxi companies that serve most of the towns within the county. For those interested in exploring beyond Greenup County, there are also train stations located just outside of town. Connecting trains run regularly to major cities throughout Kentucky and beyond. Residents looking for local air transportation can find a few airports nearby as well as a heliport in neighboring Carter County for medical needs or emergency services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Greenup County takes 23.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Greenup County get to work:
- 86.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit