Tipton County, TN is conveniently located near major highways and public transportation options. The city of Memphis, which is the largest city in the county, is served by multiple bus routes operated by the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). There are also several private transportation companies that operate within the county and its surrounding areas. Additionally, there are two Amtrak stations located in Tipton County; one in Troy and another in Munford. These can be used to connect to other cities around Tennessee or even other states. Furthering connectivity, Tipton County is served by two airports: Memphis International Airport and Millington Regional Jetport. With these multiple options available, individuals living in Tipton County have an easy time getting around, both within their local area as well as beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tipton County takes 33.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tipton County get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit