Nelson, KY County is a small rural area located in Kentucky. Due to its size, public transportation options are limited. The most common way for locals to get around the county is by car. Bus services are available, such as Greyhound and Jefferson Lines, but they are not very frequent and there is no local bus provider. However, for those who have access to it, taxi services are available throughout the county. Some of the nearby cities also offer public transportation options which may be utilized by those living in Nelson County who need to travel further distances. For longer trips within the state or beyond, flights can be taken from Louisville International Airport which is approximately 1 hour away from Nelson County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nelson County takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nelson County get to work:
- 85.3% drive their own car alone
- 9.6% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit