Most transit commuters, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of workers using public transportation to commute (2023 ACS). Hoboken, New Jersey leads at 56.3%. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest public transit to work?
Hoboken, New Jersey ranks #1 with 56.3% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by public transit to work?
Hoboken, New Jersey, New York, New York, Jersey City, New Jersey, Guttenberg, New Jersey, Larchmont, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,642 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).