The town of Appomattox, VA is a small rural community in Central Virginia. Despite its size, it is well connected to the surrounding area through public transportation options. The Appomattox Regional Transit System (ARTS) provides access to nearby towns and cities with bus routes running throughout the day. ARTS also offers park-and-ride lots for more flexibility, as well as discounted fares for seniors and individuals with disabilities. There are also taxi services available if you would like a more private ride option. For those who prefer to travel by train, the closest Amtrak station is located about 40 miles away in Lynchburg, VA. For air travelers, the closest airport is Richmond International Airport which is approximately 70 miles away. With all these options available, Appomattox residents can easily and conveniently access other areas of Virginia whenever they need to.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Appomattox takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Appomattox get to work:
- 75.4% drive their own car alone
- 5.0% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit