Karnes County, Texas is a rural area located in the South Central region of the state. Public transportation options in Karnes County are limited to two public transit systems within the county: Kenedy-Runge transit and the Karnes City Area Transit.
Kenedy-Runge transit is available for those living and working in Kenedy, Runge, Helena and Tilden, offering rides across town and to regional facilities such as hospitals and doctor’s offices. This service is free to use but requires riders to make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.
The Karnes City Area Transit provides citizens with access to local destinations like grocery stores, schools, churches, banks and government buildings within Karnes County. This service operates on a first-come first-serve basis and requires an application fee for services. Those who qualify may also be eligible for discounted fares on certain routes.
Overall, public transportation within Karnes County is limited to two local services but can still provide citizens with access to important destinations across town or throughout the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Karnes County takes 21.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Karnes County get to work:
- 82.6% drive their own car alone
- 12.2% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit