Flat Rock, NC is a small rural town located in Henderson County, North Carolina. Despite its size, it provides its residents with access to excellent public transportation options. The Henderson County Public Transit (HCPT) system is an inexpensive and convenient way for residents of Flat Rock to get around the local area. HCPT operates buses that can take passengers to destinations throughout Henderson County as well as nearby towns such as Asheville and Brevard.
In addition, the town has several taxi companies that offer reliable and reasonably-priced transportation services. There are also multiple private shuttle services that provide safe and comfortable rides to local airports and other regional destinations including Greenville, South Carolina. For those looking for more active forms of transportation, many roads in the area are bike friendly making cycling a popular choice amongst locals. With all these available options it’s easy for Flat Rock residents to get where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Flat Rock takes 21.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Flat Rock get to work:
- 70.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 17.8% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit