The Panama City, FL Metro Area provides a range of transportation options for those living and visiting the area. Public transit is provided by Bay Town Trolley, StarMetro, and Emerald Coast Rider. Bay Town Trolley offers fixed-route public transportation services in Panama City as well as connecting to surrounding areas through interlocal agreements. StarMetro also provides bus service in the city, with buses equipped with wheelchair accessibility lifts and bike racks. Additionally, Emerald Coast Rider provides long-distance shuttle services between Panama City and Destin/Fort Walton Beach.
Outside of public transit, ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available in the city. Taxis can also be found around Panama City providing convenient transportation for visitors who do not own a car or need additional transportation options to get to their destination.
For those traveling longer distances within the metro area, Amtrak's Silver Service connects Panama City to cities throughout the Southeastern United States including Orlando, Tampa, New Orleans, Mobile and Savannah. For those looking for air travel options Tallahassee International Airport is located just 50 miles away from Panama City providing flights to many major cities throughout America.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Panama City Metro Area takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Panama City Metro Area get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 1.1% take mass transit