Nebraska is blessed with an excellent transportation network that includes roads, airports, railways and public transportation. The state of Nebraska has a well-developed road system that connects all major cities and towns across the state. In addition to this, Nebraska also has several airports located throughout the state. These airports provide both domestic and international flights to various destinations in the US and abroad. Furthermore, there are six railway lines connecting different cities in the state providing cargo services as well as passenger transport.
Public transportation is also available in Nebraska through the use of multiple bus companies such as Greyhound, Trailways and Jefferson Lines. All these companies have a wide range of routes for travelers to explore within Nebraska’s borders or beyond it. For those looking for more local journeys, METRO Area Express (MAX) provides public transport mainly based in Omaha and Lincoln areas. There are multiple bus stops along its routes giving passengers easy access to many different locations throughout the city. Last but not least, Amtrak offers daily service from Omaha to Lincoln City with stops at popular destinations along the way.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Nebraska takes 18.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Nebraska get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit