Gastonia, NC is a city located in the Greater Charlotte metropolitan region of North Carolina, and it offers convenient access to public transportation. The Gaston County Transportation System offers residents a reliable public bus service that operates throughout the city. It consists of six routes with an average frequency of every 30 minutes and provides free transfers between routes. Additionally, Amtrak provides intercity rail services to Gastonia from nearby Charlotte. For those travelling further distances or who prefer to use a ride-sharing service, Uber and Lyft are also available in the area. Furthermore, if you need to get to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport quickly, there is an express shuttle service running several times daily direct from Gastonia. All these public transportation options make getting around town easy and stress free for both visitors and locals alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gastonia takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gastonia get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.8% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit