Gaines County, Texas is a rural area located in the western plains of Texas, just east of New Mexico. This county has plenty of options when it comes to public transportation. The Gaines County Road and Bridge Department provides regular bus service throughout the area for those in need of reliable transportation. Additionally, local businesses provide shuttle services for their customers as well as taxi services. For longer trips, the nearest major airport is in Lubbock, which is about two hours away from Gaines County by car. Furthermore, there are multiple Amtrak stations around the county that provide long-distance train service to nearby cities and states. Lastly, for those living far away from town centers or without access to a vehicle, there are multiple ride-share programs such as Uber and Lyft available to help get people where they need to go. All these options make it easier for those living in Gaines County to travel around both within and outside the county's limits.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gaines County takes 19.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gaines County get to work:
- 74.9% drive their own car alone
- 18.8% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit