Rutherford County in Tennessee provides several forms of public transportation for its residents. The Murfreesboro Transit Authority (MTA) operates buses that run throughout the county, with routes to Murfreesboro, La Vergne, Smyrna and other local communities. Passengers can also take advantage of the MTA’s Dial-A-Ride Services which provide door-to-door service within certain boundaries of Rutherford County. Additionally, the Murfreesboro Airport Shuttle runs between Nashville International Airport and areas around Rutherford County. Residents may also make use of ride share services such as Uber or Lyft, providing a more flexible option for getting around Rutherford County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rutherford County takes 28.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rutherford County get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.4% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit