Fort Bend County, located in the Greater Houston area of Texas, is home to many people who rely on convenient transportation options. Public transportation provided by METRO and other regional transit services are available throughout the county, allowing residents to travel within Fort Bend and into nearby counties. The METRO system provides bus routes that connect Fort Bend with downtown Houston and other cities in the region. Additionally, several local agencies offer bus service to people living in Fort Bend County, including Fort Bend Transit which operates regular routes between Rosenberg and Houston. For those needing transportation to an airport or out of state, Houston Hobby Airport is located near the center of Fort Bend County and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport is only a short drive away. In addition to buses, ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available throughout Fort Bend County. For those needing or wanting more personalized transportation needs, there are several taxi companies that provide services within Fort Bend County as well as other areas of Texas.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Fort Bend County takes 33.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Fort Bend County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit