Most transit commuters, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of workers using public transportation to commute (2024 ACS). New York, New York leads at 44.0%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest public transit to work?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 44.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by public transit to work?
New York, New York, Bronxville, New York, West New York, New Jersey, Union City, New Jersey, Hoboken, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is public transit to work measured?
Share of workers using public transportation (excluding taxicab) as their primary commute mode. Source: ACS B08301. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).