Tifton, GA is a small town located in Tift County. The area code for the city is 31793 and it has a population of approximately 17,000 people. The main form of public transportation in Tifton is the Tift Area Transit system. This system provides bus service throughout the city and offers convenient access to local stores, restaurants and other attractions. Additionally, some major airports are located nearby including Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport which is approximately 90 miles away and Tallahassee International airport which is around 60 miles away. These options provide residents with easy access to air travel without having to drive long distances in order to reach their destination. In addition to the bus system there are also a few taxi companies that offer services in the area as well as ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. All of these forms of public transportation have made it easier for residents of Tifton to get around the town or travel outside of it with relative ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tifton (zip 31793) takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tifton (zip 31793) get to work:
- 84.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.9% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit