Buffalo, NE County has a variety of transportation options available to its citizens and visitors. The county is served by the Lincoln Airport, which offers travelers both domestic and international flights. Additionally, the Eastern Nebraska Regional Airport in nearby Schuyler also provides regional air service. Amtrak operates a Thruway bus service that connects Buffalo to Lincoln and Omaha with stops in Plattsmouth and Fremont as well. Public bus transportation is provided by the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District's MetroLINK Transit for those within the community. For those who prefer to use their own vehicles, Buffalo offers convenient access to a number of major highways including Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 77, U.S. Highway 6, and State Highway 4. The county also has several car rental agencies located at the local airports and other locations throughout town for added convenience. With all these options available, it’s easy for people to get around Buffalo and NE County without relying on personal cars or other forms of private transportation modes.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Buffalo County takes 14.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Buffalo County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit