Maverick County, Texas is located in the western part of the state, along the US-Mexico border. It is a largely rural area with much of the population living in small towns and ranches. As such, public transportation options are limited in Maverick County. The county does have multiple major highways that run through it to connect it to other areas of Texas but these highways are mainly used for commercial travel rather than public transport. The main form of public transport available in Maverick County is a bus service provided by Union Pacific Railroad called Maverick Express which provides rides between local cities and towns throughout the county as well as some routes to San Antonio and other nearby cities. Additionally, there are shuttle services available from some hotels that provide transportation for visitors to attractions within Maverick County. Overall, while not extensive, there are still various forms of public transportation available in Maverick County that can meet the needs of those who seek them out.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Maverick County takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Maverick County get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 19.1% carpool with others
- 1.3% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit