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.