George, MS County is a rural area located in south Mississippi. Despite its small size, the county has some excellent public transportation options. The George Regional Transit System, or GRTS, offers a variety of bus routes throughout the county and neighboring counties. The buses are modern and well maintained providing services to both residents and visitors alike. Additionally, George County is serviced by two large airports – Pascagoula Regional Airport and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport – giving those who need to travel further distances an efficient and reliable way to do so. Travelers can also access smaller private airports such as Jackson Municipal Airport for private charters if desired. For those who prefer driving themselves around town, there are plenty of car rental services available in the area as well as cab companies that can take passengers anywhere they need to go in George County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in George County takes 35.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in George County get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 12.3% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit