Catawba County, North Carolina offers a number of transportation options for its residents. The county is served by both rail and bus services. The Catawba Valley Transit Authority operates local buses throughout the county, providing service to areas including Hickory, Newton, Conover and Maiden. In addition to regular bus service with over 20 routes, there are also Special Transportation Services that provide door-to-door service for elderly and disabled individuals. Amtrak serves Catawba County with daily train service connecting the cities of Charlotte, Asheville and Salisbury. For those looking for shorter trips, there are several taxi services available in the area as well as ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft. All of these transportation options make it easy for people living in Catawba County to get around the area quickly and safely.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Catawba County takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Catawba County get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.7% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit