Conover, NC is a small city located in Catawba County. Although the population is relatively small, Conover residents enjoy access to various transportation options that suit their needs. Public transportation in Conover includes the Catawba Valley Transit Authority, which provides fixed-route bus service between several cities in the county. Riders can purchase discounted tickets for multiple trips and student fares are available as well. In addition to this bus service, there is also a trolley system offered by the rail authority that connects downtown Conover with nearby communities. The trolley runs on a limited schedule and generally operates within walking distance of most places in town. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, there are plenty of parking spots available throughout the city and plenty of roads for easy access to commuters.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Conover takes 18.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Conover get to work:
- 83.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.3% carpool with others
- 1.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit