Lamar, MS County is a rural area with limited transportation options. The primary form of public transportation in Lamar, MS County is provided by the Pine Belt Regional Transit System. This system provides bus services and paratransit services for those with special needs or disabilities. The paratransit service is available during certain hours and serves all the towns in the county. Additionally, there are several taxi and ride sharing companies that offer service to and from cities within Lamar County. These services provide an option for those without access to a car or who may not want to drive long distances. For locals, walking, biking and carpooling are popular alternatives for getting around within the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lamar County takes 25.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lamar County get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.7% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit