Botetourt County, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, is a great place to live and explore. The county is home to several small towns and communities, as well as plenty of recreation opportunities. With its central location near interstate 81 and its close proximity to the Appalachian Trail, Botetourt County is an ideal spot for anyone looking for adventure.
When it comes to public transportation, Botetourt County residents have several options. Route 22 of Valley Metro connects the county with Roanoke City and other nearby areas while Ride Solutions provides demand response transportation services for those who are more rural or have special needs. There are also two bus routes that serve Daleville and Eagle Rock daily operated by Valley Metro. Additionally, there are private taxi companies available throughout the county with fares comparable to other localities in Virginia. Lastly, Greyhound Lines operates from Roanoke airport which is only 30 minutes away from any part of Botetourt County.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Botetourt County takes 28.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Botetourt County get to work:
- 89.0% drive their own car alone
- 6.0% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit