The Springfield, OH Metro Area offers a variety of public transportation options for commuting and exploring the city. An extensive network of buses, operated by Greater Dayton Regional Transportation Authority (GDRTA), provides service within the city; as well as to surrounding cities in Clark, Greene, Madison, Montgomery and Warren counties. In addition to GDRTA buses, taxis are available for hire throughout the area. For those who like to explore on their own two feet or on two wheels, there is also a network of bike trails throughout Springfield. The Simon Kenton Trail connects Urbana with Springfield and connects with other bike trails in Champaign County. Finally, getting out of town is easy with the nearby Amtrak station in downtown Springfield - offering convenient connections to destinations around Ohio and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Springfield Metro Area takes 22.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Springfield Metro Area get to work:
- 81.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit