The Cincinnati, OH Metro Area offers various public transportation options for its residents. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) operates the Metro bus system which covers a large portion of the metro area. This includes 35 routes that span Hamilton and Clermont counties. Additionally, the Cincinnati Streetcar provides service along a 3.6-mile loop in downtown Cincinnati. There are also two transit agencies that serve nearby communities such as Northern Kentucky and Middletown Ohio. These include TANK (Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky) and Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA). Both systems offer bus routes throughout their respective areas with connections to SORTA services in Cincinnati. Finally, Uber and Lyft provide ride-sharing services in the area making it easy for people to get around quickly and conveniently at an affordable price.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cincinnati Metro Area takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cincinnati Metro Area get to work:
- 82.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 2.0% take mass transit