Noble County, Ohio is located in the southeastern part of the state and has a population of about 14,500 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The county offers various transportation options for its residents, businesses, and visitors to get around. Public transportation within Noble County consists of two public transit services: Noble County Transit and Meigs County Transit. Noble County Transit provides fixed-route bus service throughout the county as well as dial-a-ride services for elderly and disabled individuals while Meigs County Transit operates regularly scheduled routes between Pomeroy and Athens as well as intermittently scheduled trips into Marietta. Both systems offer connections between other public transit operators in surrounding counties including Washington County, Athens County, Hocking County, and Meigs County. Additionally, Noble County serves as a stop on several long distance bus companies including Greyhound Lines Inc., Trailways of New York Inc., and Bieber Tourways Inc. These bus lines provide connections to cities across Ohio such as Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo - allowing travelers to access Noble County without having to drive or rent a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Noble County takes 30.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Noble County get to work:
- 84.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.2% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit