Mammoth Cave, KY (42259) is a small city located in south-central Kentucky. It is known primarily for its namesake Mammoth Cave National Park. Despite its size, the city offers a wide range of transportation options to its residents and visitors.
Public transportation includes local and regional bus services offered by Cave Country Trails Bus System which connect Mammoth Cave to surrounding cities and towns. Taxis are also available for hire as well as a free shuttle service running between the entrances of the national park every half hour during peak season. Private car rentals can be found at either of the two nearby airports: Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport or Nashville International Airport. For those looking to explore the city itself, there is a bike rental company that offers mountain bikes for hire on an hourly or daily basis. The well-maintained bike paths around town make it easy and safe to explore all that Mammoth Cave has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mammoth Cave (zip 42259) takes 29.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mammoth Cave (zip 42259) get to work:
- 62.9% drive their own car alone
- 29.8% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit