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.
