Carbon County, Montana is a rural area with a population of about 10,000 people. Despite its size and remoteness, the county offers residents and visitors access to public transportation. The Carbon County Public Transportation System (CCPTS) provides bus and van service throughout the region on weekdays. There are also several taxi services operating in Carbon County that provide local and long-distance trips. For longer distance travel, there is an Amtrak station located in Red Lodge, which is just a few miles away from Carbon County. The station provides service to cities such as Billings, Bozeman, and Denver. Additionally, the Yellowstone Regional Airport is about 45 minutes away in Cody, Wyoming. This full-service airport offers flights to several major hubs across the United States. Overall, Carbon County provides a variety of transportation options for its citizens and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carbon County takes 27.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carbon County get to work:
- 61.9% drive their own car alone
- 12.6% carpool with others
- 12.9% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit