Russell County, located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, is a great place for people to live and explore. With its rolling hills, mountain views, and abundant wildlife, Russell County has a lot to offer. However, public transportation options in Russell County are limited. The closest major airport is located about 40 miles away in Roanoke, VA and most public transportation options within the county are limited to local bus services. There are several designated stops throughout the county for these buses but they do not travel on a regular route or schedule as other public transportation services might. Although there may not be many public transportation options in Russell County, residents can still access various areas within the county with personal vehicles or rideshare services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Russell County takes 28.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Russell County get to work:
- 87.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 3.5% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit