Travis County, Texas is home to a variety of transportation options for citizens and visitors alike. The primary public transportation provider in the area is Capital Metro, which provides bus, rail and paratransit services throughout Austin and Travis County. Bus routes extend into neighboring counties as well, making it easy to get from one place to another. Additionally, there are several ride-sharing options available such as Uber, Lyft and Taxis. There are also shuttle services available that can help people get around easier without having to drive themselves. Bicycle-sharing programs such as B-Cycle make it possible for people who don’t own their own bike to take advantage of two-wheeled transportation around the city. All these various forms of transportation ensure that no matter how you choose to explore Travis County, you will find a way to easily get where you need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Travis County takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Travis County get to work:
- 74.5% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 8.4% work from home
- 3.2% take mass transit