Monroe County, Kentucky is home to a variety of transportation options. The most popular option in the county is public transit, which is provided by two bus systems- Mountain Transit and Q Express. Mountain Transit provides services throughout the county including the cities of Tompkinsville and Gamaliel. Q Express runs between Monroe County and Bowling Green on weekdays with limited weekend service. In addition, there are several taxi and ride sharing companies that provide transportation within Monroe County as well as transportation to nearby cities such as Nashville and Louisville. For those who wish to drive themselves, the county also offers a number of car rental agencies for renting vehicles short or long term. Lastly, for those looking for a more scenic journey through the region, there are multiple bike rental companies available at various locations throughout Monroe County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monroe County takes 23.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monroe County get to work:
- 82.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 5.8% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit