Perry, OH County is served by the Central Ohio Transit Authority which provides public transportation throughout the area. The COTA bus system operates over 40 routes throughout Franklin, Licking, Fairfield and Perry Counties offering residents access to major destinations in the region such as Downtown Columbus, Bexley and New Albany. Residents in Perry County have access to local routes that serve nearby cities and towns including Lancaster, Circleville and Zanesville. In addition to buses, COTA also offers rail services between Grove City and Downtown Columbus. This rail service allows for convenient access to local attractions such as Ohio State University campus and other attractions in downtown Columbus. Other transportation options include taxi and rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft that are available throughout Perry County. These services provide a safe and reliable means of transportation particularly for those who may not drive or have limited access to public transit.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Perry County takes 31.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Perry County get to work:
- 84.4% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 1.4% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit