Houston, TX County offers a wide range of transportation options for its residents. With a population of over 4.7 million people, Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States and thus has an extensive public transportation network. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) operates buses, light rail lines, commuter rail lines and paratransit services throughout the county. Additionally, Houston's Harris County operates the METROLift van service to provide curb-to-curb paratransit service for people with disabilities. For those who prefer to travel by car, Houston has over 8,000 miles of roads and highways traversing throughout the region. For out-of-town travelers arriving by plane or train, George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P Hobby Airport offer numerous international flights while Amtrak trains make various stops in Houston for long distance travel. No matter how one chooses to travel within or outside of Houston, there are plenty of reliable options available.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Houston County takes 26.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Houston County get to work:
- 85.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit