The Hot Springs, AR Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options for locals and visitors to the area. Most notably, it is served by the Central Arkansas Transit Authority, which provides bus service to numerous locations throughout the city and surrounding areas. The CAT also provides ADA-accessible paratransit service for those with disabilities. In addition, there are a host of private taxi companies that offer convenient rides within the region. There are also several schools and universities that provide a shuttle service for students and faculty members. Lastly, Hot Springs is serviced by Amtrak’s Texas Eagle line in nearby Malvern, AR providing rail connections to major cities across the United States as well as international locations such as Mexico City and Monterrey. With these transportation options, Hot Springs is well connected and prepared to accommodate those who live or visit the area.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hot Springs Metro Area takes 21.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hot Springs Metro Area get to work:
- 79.8% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit