Jefferson Davis Parish is located in the state of Louisiana and offers residents a variety of public transportation options. The parish is served by several different regional transit systems, including both bus and rail services. The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides service to the parish via bus routes throughout the area, while Amtrak's City of New Orleans line serves the region with multiple daily departures from its Lake Charles station. In addition, there are a number of smaller public buses that provide local service to different areas within Jefferson Davis Parish. These buses run on fixed schedules and are available for both regular fares and discounted fares for seniors 65+. Other public transportation options in Jefferson Davis Parish include bicycle lanes, carpooling services, ride sharing programs, and taxi companies. No matter where you’re going in the parish, there’s an option that can get you there safely and quickly.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jefferson Davis County takes 30.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jefferson Davis County get to work:
- 81.9% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit