Lubbock Metro Area, TX Commuting


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The Lubbock, TX Metro Area offers an array of transportation options for its residents. Public transit in the area is provided by Citibus, a local bus service and Texas Tech University. Buses run between most neighborhoods throughout the day and several routes provide access to Texas Tech University and medical facilities such as Covenant Medical Center. Additionally, there are many bike rental services available that allow people to rent bikes on a short-term basis for commuting or recreation. Across town, CityLink buses provide affordable and accessible transportation to downtown Lubbock and other areas in the metropolitan area. For those looking for longer trips outside of the city, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are increasingly popular options. The airport in nearby Amarillo also provides connections to other cities around Texas, making air travel an easy option as well. All these transportation options make getting around the Lubbock Metro Area convenient and efficient for both locals and visitors alike.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lubbock Metro Area takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Lubbock Metro Area get to work:
- 81.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.3% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationLubbock, TexasUnited States
  17.026.8
  Commute Mode
  79.1%73.2%
  11.9%8.6%
  0.6%4.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  2.2%2.5%
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