Utah is home to a wide variety of transportation options. Citizens of Utah have access to public transportation services including the Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) bus and rail system, Frontrunner commuter rail, TRAX light rail, S-Line streetcar, and ski buses. These services connect residents and visitors to major cities throughout the state, with stops at popular attractions like Temple Square in Salt Lake City and Park City Ski Resort. Additionally, UTA operates RideShare vans with routes that provide door-to-door service for those who require specialized transportation needs. For those wanting to explore on their own terms there are many bike sharing programs that enable riders to locate and rent bicycles from vendors all across the state. Lastly, Utah is served by several national airlines providing flights from Salt Lake City International Airport as well as a number of regional airports throughout the state. With these various modes of transportation, citizens of Utah have easy access to explore all corners of this great state.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Utah takes 21.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Utah get to work:
- 76.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 5.8% work from home
- 2.5% take mass transit