Chester, South Carolina is a small city located in the upstate region of the state. While it is small, Chester still has many public transportation options for its residents. The city operates a local bus system known as the Chester Bus System that provides transportation to various points in and around Chester. In addition, there are several taxi companies that provide transportation services to the city. For those who prefer to travel by train, they can take advantage of Amtrak's Silver Service which runs through neighboring Charlotte, North Carolina and connects to major cities like Atlanta and Washington D.C.. Lastly, those looking for a more convenient form of transportation have access to car rentals at local rental companies in town. All in all, Chester offers a wide variety of public transportation options for its citizens.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Chester takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Chester get to work:
- 87.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit