Mason County, Texas is located in Central Texas and has a population of around 4,000 people. Although it is a small rural county, the area still offers many options for public transportation. The most common option for travel within Mason County is the Heart of Texas Co-op, which provides limited van service throughout the region. There are also several private transportation services available in the area such as taxi and limousine companies as well as ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Additionally, there are several bus routes that offer connections to surrounding cities such as Fredericksburg, San Antonio and Austin. For those who prefer to use their own vehicle, there are many scenic highways and roads that make for great day trips or longer road trips. No matter what one’s preferred mode of transportation is, Mason County offers plenty of options to get around.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mason County takes 20.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mason County get to work:
- 74.9% drive their own car alone
- 13.5% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit