MapsOct 9, 2024
Which U.S. Cities Are Best For Commuters? 🚆
What We're Showing
The 10 best U.S. cities for commuters, as ranked by Lyft.
Cities were ranked on speed, cost, greenness, and downtown vibrancy, using Lyft ride data, a Lyft survey of over 1,400 commuters, and public data sources.
- Speed: Average commute time, traffic (mph)
- Cost: Parking cost, fuel cost, public transit cost
- Greenness: Bike friendliness, carpoolers, walkers, most-used public transit
- Vibrant downtowns: Busiest downtowns, bustling happy hours, green space, vacancy rates
Key Takeaways
- Columbus, Ohio was ranked as the best city for commuters due to its speedy and cost-effective commutes and active downtown core.
- According to survey respondents, 25% said time was the most important factor in terms of commuting, 19% cited consistency and 13% said cost was the most important.
Dataset
Rank | City | State | Overall score |
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1 | Columbus | OH | 84.5 |
2 | El Paso | TX | 82.4 |
3 | Las Vegas | NV | 80.3 |
4 | Memphis | TN | 67.2 |
5 | Albuquerque | NM | 66.5 |
6 | Baltimore | MD | 59.9 |
7 | Phoenix | AZ | 58.5 |
8 | Tucson | AZ | 55 |
9 | Detroit | MI | 52.2 |
10 | Dallas | TX | 49.1 |
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