Summit County, UT is known for its stunning mountain views and outdoor activities. While the population of Summit County is relatively small, the county offers a variety of public transportation options for those living there or visiting to get around. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides bus service in Summit County, as well as regular rail service from Salt Lake City, Park City, and surrounding areas. Additionally, UTA’s Ski Bus provides ski season service to area resorts such as Park City Mountain Resort. For visitors and locals who prefer to travel by car, there are plenty of highways that run through the county that make it easy to navigate around nearby towns and cities. For those interested in exploring the great outdoors in Summit County, biking trails are available throughout the area and can be accessed at various points along these highways. With so many transportation options available within Summit County, it’s easy to get around no matter where you’re headed or what your mode of transportation might be.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Summit County takes 25.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Summit County get to work:
- 73.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 13.9% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit