Benton County, Mississippi is located in the northernmost part of the state and is home to a variety of public transportation services. The most popular form of transportation is the Benton County Public Transportation System which offers both fixed-route bus service and paratransit service throughout the county. Fixed-route bus service covers major roads, including Highway 78, while paratransit service provides door-to-door rides for those who need extra assistance getting around. The county also has an extensive network of taxi companies that provide reliable transportation within the area. For travelers coming from outside the area, there are several airports nearby with regularly scheduled flights to and from destinations across the United States. In addition, Benton County is served by Greyhound Lines buses which offer connections to nearby cities and towns as well as long-distance destinations such as New Orleans and Memphis. With all these options available to residents and visitors alike, it's easy to get around Benton County without a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benton County takes 30.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benton County get to work:
- 88.2% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit