The Selma, AL Metro Area offers a range of transportation options for locals and visitors alike. For commuters, the Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS) operates three fixed routes that service downtown areas, shopping centers, and neighborhoods in the area. There is also a flex route that runs between Selma and Montgomery on weekdays. Those who prefer to travel by bike can use the River Heritage Trail which is 18 miles long and runs along the Alabama River from Selma to Cahawba. Taxis are available in the city and there are car rental services as well. In addition, Selma has an airport with a 4500-foot runway, making it accessible to private aircraft owners or those looking for commercial flights.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Selma Metro Area takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Selma Metro Area get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 1.2% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit