The Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area offers an extensive public transportation network for its citizens. The local transit system, Jefferson County Transit (JCT), operates several fixed-route bus services throughout the area, as well as a door-to-door paratransit service for those with special needs. The agency also provides park and ride services to nearby cities. JCT connects to other major cities in the region through its intercity bus lines, such as Houston Metro and Golden Triangle Lines. In addition, the Port Arthur Regional Transit System (PARTS) serves Port Arthur and surrounding areas, offering both fixed route and demand response services. For travelers who wish to travel farther out of town, they can take advantage of Greyhound Lines' daily buses that depart from Beaumont's greyhound station. These transportation options allow residents of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area to easily get around both locally and regionally.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro Area takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro Area get to work:
- 88.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.7% carpool with others
- 1.7% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit