The Paducah, KY Metro Area has several transportation options available. The city operates a public bus system known as Paducah Area Transit System (PATS). PATS provides service throughout the city as well as to outlying towns in the county, including Lone Oak, Reidland and Symsonia. The transit system offers routes to various locations such as shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities and schools. In addition to the public bus system, Paducah also has a taxi service available for those who need it. There is also an airport located nearby in nearby Barkley Regional Airport that serves the Paducah area with flights to major cities in Kentucky and beyond. For those looking for alternate means of transportation, there are bike rental services available in some areas of the city which provide easy access to local destinations without having to own or maintain a vehicle. Whether traveling by bus, car or bike, Paducah offers many transportation choices for its citizens and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Paducah Metro Area takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Paducah Metro Area get to work:
- 86.9% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit