Storey County, Nevada is a small rural area that is home to just over 4,000 residents. The county is in close proximity to the larger cities of Reno and Carson City, both of which are about 30 miles away and offer convenient access to commuter transportation options. In Storey County itself, public transportation options are limited but available. For local transit within the county, there are two bus services: Sierra Spirit Public Transit and Silver Lining Express. Sierra Spirit Public Transit offers service between Virginia City and Reno with stops at various points throughout Storey County. Silver Lining Express provides service from Virginia City to Carson City with stops in Virginia City, Gold Hill, and Dayton. Both services offer regional connections to other transportation hubs such as Amtrak and Greyhound stations where passengers can take buses or trains to other destinations around the country.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Storey County takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Storey County get to work:
- 82.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.9% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit