Cameron County, Texas is a large county located in the south of the state. It spans an area of over 3,000 square miles and is home to a diverse population. Despite its large size, many residents rely on public transportation for getting around town. The county is served by several transit systems, including bus routes and taxis, all of which are operated by the local government. These services offer flexible schedules and routes that make traveling easy and cost-effective for members of the community. For those needing to travel outside of Cameron County, there are also options such as shuttle buses and rail services which connect larger cities like Corpus Christi and Brownsville. By providing numerous transportation options within Cameron County, residents can get around just about anywhere they need to go without having to worry about expensive costs or long drives.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cameron County takes 20.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cameron County get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 2.4% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit