The Aiken County, SC area provides several transportation options for its citizens and visitors. Public transportation is provided through Aiken’s Dial-A-Ride and Aiken County's Regional Transportation Program (RTP). Dial-A-Ride provides accessible public transportation services within the city limits of Aiken, while the RTP provides regional service to other destinations throughout the county. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the county has an extensive road network with well-maintained highways connecting all areas of the county. Additionally, there are numerous taxi companies in Aiken offering rides to a wide variety of locations. Bicyclists will find plenty of bike lanes in Aiken as well as bike racks located across multiple parks throughout the city. Finally, for travelers looking to get out of town, the Augusta Regional Airport is just 25 miles away from downtown Aiken providing convenient access to national and international flights.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Aiken County takes 24.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Aiken County get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit