Mason County, Kentucky is a small rural county located in the northeastern part of the state. The county has an estimated population of 13,326 people according to the 2018 U.S. census. Despite its size and rural location, Mason County offers residents several transportation options, including public bus services and taxi services. The buses are provided by the Blue Grass Regional Transit Authority (BGRTA), and they cover most major cities and towns in the region. There is also a taxi service available in the county that connects riders with destinations across the area as well as to local airports. In addition, many of the larger cities in nearby counties offer shuttle service into Mason County for those who wish to take advantage of it. For those who wish to travel further away, there are also private car services available throughout Mason County which can be used for longer trips. With these various options available, Mason County residents have access to reliable methods of transportation no matter where their journey takes them.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mason County takes 25.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mason County get to work:
- 82.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.7% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit