Union County, Tennessee is located in the eastern part of the state near some of the major metropolitan cities and offers a variety of public transportation options. The Union County Public Transit Network (UCPTN) provides bus service to Union County as well as adjacent counties, including Knoxville, Anderson, and McMinn. This network is designed to provide access to employment, medical facilities, and other important destinations. For those needing transportation within the county, there are also several taxi companies that provide services for people who want to get around without having to rely on a personal vehicle. Additionally, Knoxville Area Transit offers bus service from Union into Knoxville while East Tennessee Regional Transit Authority provides regular intercity bus service between cities across east Tennessee.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Union County takes 33.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Union County get to work:
- 85.4% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 5.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit