Amarillo, TX is a city located in the northern Texas Panhandle with a population of 199,826 according to the 2019 US Census estimates. It has the unfortunate distinction of having one of the worst public transportation systems in the state. That said, there are still some good options available for getting around town. Public bus services like Amarillo Streetcar and Silver Star provide regular trips in and around the city limits. There is also a Greyhound bus service that runs throughout West Texas and offers connections to other cities. For those looking for an alternative way to get around town, there is also an expanding network of bike trails that covers much of Amarillo. Finally, for those needing to travel further afield, Amarillo International Airport offers regular flights to Dallas and Houston-area airports.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Amarillo (zip 79104) takes 17.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Amarillo (zip 79104) get to work:
- 76.2% drive their own car alone
- 17.5% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit